Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.812402
Category:	Mac OS X Local Security Checks
Title:	Apple Mac OS X Security Updates (HT208331)-03
Summary:	Apple Mac OS X is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability.
Description:	Summary: Apple Mac OS X is prone to a privilege escalation vulnerability. Vulnerability Insight: Multiple flaws exist due to, - Permissions issue in the handling of screen sharing sessions. - A logic error existed in the validation of credentials. Vulnerability Impact: Successful exploitation will allow remote attackers to access any file readable by root and bypass administrator authentication. Affected Software/OS: Apple Mac OS X versions 10.13.x through 10.13.1 and 10.12.x through 10.12.6 prior to Security Update 2017-002 Sierra. Solution: For Apple Mac OS X version 10.13.x before 10.13.2 update to 10.13.2 and for versions 10.12.x through 10.12.6 apply Security Update 2017-002 Sierra. 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 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2017-7158
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