CVE-2017-13872

Published: Nov 29, 2017 Last Modified: Apr 20, 2025
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 8,1
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: high
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
HIGH 9,3
Source: [email protected]
Access Vector: network
Access Complexity: medium
Authentication: none
Confidentiality: complete
Integrity: complete
Availability: complete

Description

AI Translation Available

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS High Sierra before Security Update 2017-001 is affected. The issue involves the 'Directory Utility' component. It allows attackers to obtain administrator access without a password via certain interactions involving entry of the root user name.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,7666
Percentile
1,0th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 90 Days)

287

Improper Authentication

Draft
Abstraction: Class Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Confidentiality Availability Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Read Application Data Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: ICS/OT, Not Technology-Specific, Web Based
Likelihood of Exploit: High
View CWE Details
Exploit

Apple macOS 10.13.1 (High Sierra) - 'Blank Root' …

Verified Metasploit Framework (MSF)

Apple macOS 10.13.1 (High Sierra) - 'Blank Root' Local Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)

Author: Metasploit Published: Status: Verified
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Exploit

Apple macOS 10.13.1 (High Sierra) - 'Blank Root' …

Verified

Apple macOS 10.13.1 (High Sierra) - 'Blank Root' Local Privilege Escalation

Author: Lemiorhan Published: Status: Verified
View Exploit Code →
Operating System

Mac Os X by Apple

Product Information
Vendor Apple
Product Mac Os X
Version 10.13.0
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System

Mac Os X by Apple

Product Information
Vendor Apple
Product Mac Os X
Version 10.13.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/maco…
Mitigation Third Party Advisory
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/macos-bug-lets-you-log-i…
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9302
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9302
https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.html
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.html
https://support.apple.com/HT208315
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208315
https://support.apple.com/HT208331
https://support.apple.com/HT208331
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43248/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43248/
https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-…
Press/Media Coverage Third Party Advisory
https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/maco…
Mitigation Third Party Advisory
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/macos-bug-lets-you-log-i…
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9302
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9302
https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.html
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.html
https://support.apple.com/HT208315
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208315
https://support.apple.com/HT208331
https://support.apple.com/HT208331
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43248/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43248/
https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-…
Press/Media Coverage Third Party Advisory
https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875