CVE-2017-7170: Input Validation

Published Oct 31, 2017
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Updated

Security. An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

Credit

Patrick Wardle(Synack)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.1
10.13.1
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple iOS and macOS<10.13.1

Event History

Apr 3, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-7170.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7170?

The severity of CVE-2017-7170 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-7170?

macOS before version 10.13.1, macOS High Sierra up to version 10.13.1, Sierra, and El Capitan are affected by CVE-2017-7170.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-7170?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-7170 by executing arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7170?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-7170 in the following references: [1] [2]

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