CVE-2018-4170: High severity macos high sierra vulnerability
Admin Framework. The sysadminctl command-line tool required that passwords be passed to it in its arguments, potentially exposing the passwords to other local users. This update makes the password parameter optional, and sysadminctl will prompt for the password if needed.
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An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Admin Framework" component. It allows local users to discover a password by listing a process and its arguments during sysadminctl execution.
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2018-4170
- CVE-2018-4105
- CVE-2018-4112
- CVE-2018-4166
- CVE-2018-4155
- CVE-2018-4158
- CVE-2018-4142
- CVE-2017-13890
- CVE-2017-8816
- CVE-2018-4176
- CVE-2018-4108
- CVE-2017-13080
- CVE-2018-4167
- CVE-2018-4151
- CVE-2018-4132
- CVE-2018-4135
- CVE-2018-4150
- CVE-2018-4104
- CVE-2018-4143
- CVE-2018-4136
- CVE-2018-4160
- CVE-2018-4185
- CVE-2018-4139
- CVE-2018-4175
- CVE-2017-15412
- CVE-2018-4187
- CVE-2018-4179
- CVE-2018-4111
- CVE-2018-4174
- CVE-2018-4152
- CVE-2017-7151
- CVE-2018-4138
- CVE-2018-4107
- CVE-2018-4156
- CVE-2018-4157
- CVE-2018-4298
- CVE-2018-4144
- CVE-2017-13911
- CVE-2018-4173
- CVE-2018-4154
- CVE-2018-4115
- CVE-2018-4106
- CVE-2018-4131
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4170?
CVE-2018-4170 is a vulnerability that affects certain Apple products, including macOS High Sierra before version 10.13.4.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4170?
CVE-2018-4170 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
How does CVE-2018-4170 affect macOS?
CVE-2018-4170 affects macOS versions before 10.13.4 and can expose passwords to other local users.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4170?
To fix CVE-2018-4170, update your macOS to version 10.13.4 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4170?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-4170 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].