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Test ID: | 1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.812305 |
Category: | Mac OS X Local Security Checks |
Title: | Apple Mac OS X High Sierra Local Root Authentication Bypass Vulnerability |
Summary: | Apple Mac OS X High Sierra is prone to local root authentication bypass vulnerability. |
Description: | Summary: Apple Mac OS X High Sierra is prone to local root authentication bypass vulnerability. Vulnerability Insight: The flaw exists due to an error which allows anyone to log into system as root with empty password. Vulnerability Impact: Successful exploitation will allow local attacker to gain administrative access to the system. Affected Software/OS: Apple Mac OS X version 10.13.x Solution: Upgrade to Apple Mac OS X 10.13.2 or later. CVSS Score: 9.3 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Cross-Ref: |
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2017-13872 BugTraq ID: 101981 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/ https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43248/ https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/macos-bug-lets-you-log-in-as-admin-with-no-password-required/ https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9302 https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.html https://support.apple.com/HT208315 https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/ http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875 |
Copyright | Copyright (C) 2017 Greenbone AG |
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