CVE-2018-10171

Name: CVE-2018-10171
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-05T22:29:00.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10171 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Kromtech MacKeeper 3.20.4 suffers from a root privilege escalation vulnerability through its `com.mackeeper.AdwareAnalyzer.AdwareAnalyzerPrivilegedHelper` component. The AdwareAnalzyerPrivilegedHelper tool implements an XPC service that allows an unprivileged application to connect and execute shell scripts as the root user.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kromtech MacKeeper 3.20.4 suffers from a root privilege escalation vulnerability through its `com.mackeeper.AdwareAnalyzer.AdwareAnalyzerPrivilegedHelper` component. The AdwareAnalzyerPrivilegedHelper tool implements an XPC service that allows an unprivileged application to connect and execute shell scripts as the root user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kromtech	Mackeeper	3.20.4

References

https://versprite.com/advisories/mackeeper/Third Party Advisory
https://versprite.com/advisories/mackeeper/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10171?

How severe is CVE-2018-10171?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10171 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10171?

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