CVE-2017-13872
UnknownEPSS 36.89%
Last modified
CVE-2017-13872 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS High Sierra before Security Update 2017-001 is affected. EPSS estimates a 36.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS High Sierra before Security Update 2017-001 is affected. The issue involves the "Directory Utility" component. It allows attackers to obtain administrator access without a password via certain interactions involving entry of the root user name.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.13.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.13.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/macos-bug-lets-you-log-in-as-admin-with-no-password-required/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208315Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/macos-bug-lets-you-log-in-as-admin-with-no-password-required/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208315Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-13872?
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS High Sierra before Security Update 2017-001 is affected. The issue involves the "Directory Utility" component. It allows attackers to obtain administrator access without a password via certain interactions involving entry of the root user name.
How severe is CVE-2017-13872?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13872 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 36.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13872?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-13872?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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