CVE-2017-7149
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CVE-2017-7149 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 Supplemental Update is affected. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 Supplemental Update is affected. The issue involves the "StorageKit" component. It allows attackers to discover passwords for APFS encrypted volumes by reading Disk Utility hints, because the stored hint value was accidentally set to the password itself, not the entered hint value.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.13 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101178Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039513Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/10/05/urgent-update-your-mac-again-right-now/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208165Vendor Advisory
- https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/10/05/apple_patches_password_hint_bug_that_revealed_password/Exploit, Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101178Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039513Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/10/05/urgent-update-your-mac-again-right-now/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208165Vendor Advisory
- https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/10/05/apple_patches_password_hint_bug_that_revealed_password/Exploit, Press/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7149?
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 Supplemental Update is affected. The issue involves the "StorageKit" component. It allows attackers to discover passwords for APFS encrypted volumes by reading Disk Utility hints, because the stored hint value was accidentally set to the password itself, not the entered hint value.
How severe is CVE-2017-7149?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7149 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7149?
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-2017-7149?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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