CVE-2017-16928

The arq_updater binary in Arq 5.10 and earlier for Mac allows local users to write to arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges via a crafted update URL, as demonstrated by file:///tmp/blah/Arq.zip.

• CWE-732

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146158/Arq-5.10-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://m4.rkw.io/blog/two-local-root-privesc-bugs-in-arq-backup--510.htmlThird Party Advisory
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43925/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146158/Arq-5.10-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://m4.rkw.io/blog/two-local-root-privesc-bugs-in-arq-backup--510.htmlThird Party Advisory
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43925/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Published

Jan 31, 2018

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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