CVE-2017-7143
UnknownEPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2017-7143 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 is affected. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "Captive Network Assistant" component. It allows remote attackers to discover cleartext passwords in opportunistic circumstances by sniffing the network during use of the captive portal browser, which has a UI error that can lead to cleartext transmission without the user's awareness.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.12.6 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100993Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208144Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100993Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208144Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7143?
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "Captive Network Assistant" component. It allows remote attackers to discover cleartext passwords in opportunistic circumstances by sniffing the network during use of the captive portal browser, which has a UI error that can lead to cleartext transmission without the user's awareness.
How severe is CVE-2017-7143?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7143 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7143?
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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