CVE-2017-2488

Name: CVE-2017-2488
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-23T20:15:08.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2488 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A cryptographic weakness existed in the authentication protocol of Remote Desktop. This issue was addressed by implementing the Secure Remote Password authentication protocol. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cryptographic weakness existed in the authentication protocol of Remote Desktop. This issue was addressed by implementing the Secure Remote Password authentication protocol. This issue is fixed in Apple Remote Desktop 3.9. An attacker may be able to capture cleartext passwords.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Remote Desktop	< 3.9

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207622Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207622Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2488?

How severe is CVE-2017-2488?

CVE-2017-2488 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2488?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST