CVE-2017-13872 (GCVE-0-2017-13872)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2017-11-29 17:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 19:13
VLAI?
Summary
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.
Severity ?
No CVSS data available.
CWE
- improper access control
Assigner
References
| URL | Tags | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Impacted products
| Vendor | Product | Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | macOS High Sierra |
Affected:
macOS High Sierra
|
{
"containers": {
"adp": [
{
"providerMetadata": {
"dateUpdated": "2024-08-05T19:13:41.072Z",
"orgId": "af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108",
"shortName": "CVE"
},
"references": [
{
"tags": [
"x_refsource_MISC",
"x_transferred"
],
"url": "https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.html"
},
{
"tags": [
"x_refsource_CONFIRM",
"x_transferred"
],
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT208331"
},
{
"tags": [
"x_refsource_MISC",
"x_transferred"
],
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT208315"
},
{
"tags": [
"x_refsource_MISC",
"x_transferred"
],
"url": "https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/macos-bug-lets-you-log-in-as-admin-with-no-password-required/"
},
{
"name": "1039875",
"tags": [
"vdb-entry",
"x_refsource_SECTRACK",
"x_transferred"
],
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875"
},
{
"name": "43201",
"tags": [
"exploit",
"x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB",
"x_transferred"
],
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/"
},
{
"tags": [
"x_refsource_MISC",
"x_transferred"
],
"url": "https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9302"
},
{
"name": "43248",
"tags": [
"exploit",
"x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB",
"x_transferred"
],
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43248/"
},
{
"name": "101981",
"tags": [
"vdb-entry",
"x_refsource_BID",
"x_transferred"
],
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981"
},
{
"tags": [
"x_refsource_MISC",
"x_transferred"
],
"url": "https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/"
}
],
"title": "CVE Program Container"
}
],
"cna": {
"affected": [
{
"product": "macOS High Sierra",
"vendor": "n/a",
"versions": [
{
"status": "affected",
"version": "macOS High Sierra"
}
]
}
],
"datePublic": "2017-11-29T00:00:00",
"descriptions": [
{
"lang": "en",
"value": "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."
}
],
"problemTypes": [
{
"descriptions": [
{
"description": "improper access control",
"lang": "en",
"type": "text"
}
]
}
],
"providerMetadata": {
"dateUpdated": "2017-12-29T06:57:01",
"orgId": "286789f9-fbc2-4510-9f9a-43facdede74c",
"shortName": "apple"
},
"references": [
{
"tags": [
"x_refsource_MISC"
],
"url": "https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.html"
},
{
"tags": [
"x_refsource_CONFIRM"
],
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT208331"
},
{
"tags": [
"x_refsource_MISC"
],
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT208315"
},
{
"tags": [
"x_refsource_MISC"
],
"url": "https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/macos-bug-lets-you-log-in-as-admin-with-no-password-required/"
},
{
"name": "1039875",
"tags": [
"vdb-entry",
"x_refsource_SECTRACK"
],
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875"
},
{
"name": "43201",
"tags": [
"exploit",
"x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB"
],
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/"
},
{
"tags": [
"x_refsource_MISC"
],
"url": "https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9302"
},
{
"name": "43248",
"tags": [
"exploit",
"x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB"
],
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43248/"
},
{
"name": "101981",
"tags": [
"vdb-entry",
"x_refsource_BID"
],
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981"
},
{
"tags": [
"x_refsource_MISC"
],
"url": "https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/"
}
],
"x_legacyV4Record": {
"CVE_data_meta": {
"ASSIGNER": "product-security@apple.com",
"ID": "CVE-2017-13872",
"STATE": "PUBLIC"
},
"affects": {
"vendor": {
"vendor_data": [
{
"product": {
"product_data": [
{
"product_name": "macOS High Sierra",
"version": {
"version_data": [
{
"version_value": "macOS High Sierra"
}
]
}
}
]
},
"vendor_name": "n/a"
}
]
}
},
"data_format": "MITRE",
"data_type": "CVE",
"data_version": "4.0",
"description": {
"description_data": [
{
"lang": "eng",
"value": "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."
}
]
},
"problemtype": {
"problemtype_data": [
{
"description": [
{
"lang": "eng",
"value": "improper access control"
}
]
}
]
},
"references": {
"reference_data": [
{
"name": "https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.html",
"refsource": "MISC",
"url": "https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.html"
},
{
"name": "https://support.apple.com/HT208331",
"refsource": "CONFIRM",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT208331"
},
{
"name": "https://support.apple.com/HT208315",
"refsource": "MISC",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/HT208315"
},
{
"name": "https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/macos-bug-lets-you-log-in-as-admin-with-no-password-required/",
"refsource": "MISC",
"url": "https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/macos-bug-lets-you-log-in-as-admin-with-no-password-required/"
},
{
"name": "1039875",
"refsource": "SECTRACK",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875"
},
{
"name": "43201",
"refsource": "EXPLOIT-DB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/"
},
{
"name": "https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9302",
"refsource": "MISC",
"url": "https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9302"
},
{
"name": "43248",
"refsource": "EXPLOIT-DB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43248/"
},
{
"name": "101981",
"refsource": "BID",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981"
},
{
"name": "https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/",
"refsource": "MISC",
"url": "https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/"
}
]
}
}
}
},
"cveMetadata": {
"assignerOrgId": "286789f9-fbc2-4510-9f9a-43facdede74c",
"assignerShortName": "apple",
"cveId": "CVE-2017-13872",
"datePublished": "2017-11-29T17:00:00",
"dateReserved": "2017-08-30T00:00:00",
"dateUpdated": "2024-08-05T19:13:41.072Z",
"state": "PUBLISHED"
},
"dataType": "CVE_RECORD",
"dataVersion": "5.1",
"vulnerability-lookup:meta": {
"fkie_nvd": {
"configurations": "[{\"nodes\": [{\"operator\": \"OR\", \"negate\": false, \"cpeMatch\": [{\"vulnerable\": true, \"criteria\": \"cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*\", \"matchCriteriaId\": \"4F3DDB99-A585-427A-9236-9ACC85660116\"}, {\"vulnerable\": true, \"criteria\": \"cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*\", \"matchCriteriaId\": \"CA2B9E19-1CC5-4168-9B1F-0068384C10D9\"}]}]}]",
"descriptions": "[{\"lang\": \"en\", \"value\": \"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.\"}, {\"lang\": \"es\", \"value\": \"Se ha descubierto un problema en algunos productos Apple. Las versiones de macOS High Sierra anteriores a la actualizaci\\u00f3n de seguridad 2017-001 se han visto afectadas. El problema implica el componente \\\"Directory Utility\\\". Esto permite que los atacantes obtengan acceso de administrador sin contrase\\u00f1a mediante ciertas interacciones relacionadas con la entrada del nombre de usuario root.\"}]",
"id": "CVE-2017-13872",
"lastModified": "2024-11-21T03:11:50.080",
"metrics": "{\"cvssMetricV30\": [{\"source\": \"nvd@nist.gov\", \"type\": \"Primary\", \"cvssData\": {\"version\": \"3.0\", \"vectorString\": \"CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H\", \"baseScore\": 8.1, \"baseSeverity\": \"HIGH\", \"attackVector\": \"NETWORK\", \"attackComplexity\": \"HIGH\", \"privilegesRequired\": \"NONE\", \"userInteraction\": \"NONE\", \"scope\": \"UNCHANGED\", \"confidentialityImpact\": \"HIGH\", \"integrityImpact\": \"HIGH\", \"availabilityImpact\": \"HIGH\"}, \"exploitabilityScore\": 2.2, \"impactScore\": 5.9}], \"cvssMetricV2\": [{\"source\": \"nvd@nist.gov\", \"type\": \"Primary\", \"cvssData\": {\"version\": \"2.0\", \"vectorString\": \"AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C\", \"baseScore\": 9.3, \"accessVector\": \"NETWORK\", \"accessComplexity\": \"MEDIUM\", \"authentication\": \"NONE\", \"confidentialityImpact\": \"COMPLETE\", \"integrityImpact\": \"COMPLETE\", \"availabilityImpact\": \"COMPLETE\"}, \"baseSeverity\": \"HIGH\", \"exploitabilityScore\": 8.6, \"impactScore\": 10.0, \"acInsufInfo\": false, \"obtainAllPrivilege\": false, \"obtainUserPrivilege\": false, \"obtainOtherPrivilege\": false, \"userInteractionRequired\": false}]}",
"published": "2017-11-29T17:29:00.217",
"references": "[{\"url\": \"http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981\", \"source\": \"product-security@apple.com\", \"tags\": [\"Third Party Advisory\", \"VDB Entry\"]}, {\"url\": \"http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875\", \"source\": \"product-security@apple.com\", \"tags\": [\"Third Party Advisory\", \"VDB Entry\"]}, {\"url\": \"https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/macos-bug-lets-you-log-in-as-admin-with-no-password-required/\", \"source\": \"product-security@apple.com\", \"tags\": [\"Mitigation\", \"Third Party Advisory\"]}, {\"url\": \"https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9302\", \"source\": \"product-security@apple.com\"}, {\"url\": \"https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.html\", \"source\": \"product-security@apple.com\", \"tags\": [\"Exploit\", \"Technical Description\", \"Third Party Advisory\"]}, {\"url\": \"https://support.apple.com/HT208315\", \"source\": \"product-security@apple.com\", \"tags\": [\"Vendor Advisory\"]}, {\"url\": \"https://support.apple.com/HT208331\", \"source\": \"product-security@apple.com\"}, {\"url\": \"https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/\", \"source\": \"product-security@apple.com\", \"tags\": [\"Exploit\", \"Third Party Advisory\", \"VDB Entry\"]}, {\"url\": \"https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43248/\", \"source\": \"product-security@apple.com\"}, {\"url\": \"https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/\", \"source\": \"product-security@apple.com\", \"tags\": [\"Press/Media Coverage\", \"Third Party Advisory\"]}, {\"url\": \"http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981\", \"source\": \"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\", \"tags\": [\"Third Party Advisory\", \"VDB Entry\"]}, {\"url\": \"http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875\", \"source\": \"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\", \"tags\": [\"Third Party Advisory\", \"VDB Entry\"]}, {\"url\": \"https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/macos-bug-lets-you-log-in-as-admin-with-no-password-required/\", \"source\": \"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\", \"tags\": [\"Mitigation\", \"Third Party Advisory\"]}, {\"url\": \"https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9302\", \"source\": \"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\"}, {\"url\": \"https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.html\", \"source\": \"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\", \"tags\": [\"Exploit\", \"Technical Description\", \"Third Party Advisory\"]}, {\"url\": \"https://support.apple.com/HT208315\", \"source\": \"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\", \"tags\": [\"Vendor Advisory\"]}, {\"url\": \"https://support.apple.com/HT208331\", \"source\": \"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\"}, {\"url\": \"https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/\", \"source\": \"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\", \"tags\": [\"Exploit\", \"Third Party Advisory\", \"VDB Entry\"]}, {\"url\": \"https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43248/\", \"source\": \"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\"}, {\"url\": \"https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/\", \"source\": \"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\", \"tags\": [\"Press/Media Coverage\", \"Third Party Advisory\"]}]",
"sourceIdentifier": "product-security@apple.com",
"vulnStatus": "Modified",
"weaknesses": "[{\"source\": \"nvd@nist.gov\", \"type\": \"Primary\", \"description\": [{\"lang\": \"en\", \"value\": \"CWE-287\"}]}]"
},
"nvd": "{\"cve\":{\"id\":\"CVE-2017-13872\",\"sourceIdentifier\":\"product-security@apple.com\",\"published\":\"2017-11-29T17:29:00.217\",\"lastModified\":\"2025-04-20T01:37:25.860\",\"vulnStatus\":\"Deferred\",\"cveTags\":[],\"descriptions\":[{\"lang\":\"en\",\"value\":\"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.\"},{\"lang\":\"es\",\"value\":\"Se ha descubierto un problema en algunos productos Apple. Las versiones de macOS High Sierra anteriores a la actualizaci\u00f3n de seguridad 2017-001 se han visto afectadas. El problema implica el componente \\\"Directory Utility\\\". Esto permite que los atacantes obtengan acceso de administrador sin contrase\u00f1a mediante ciertas interacciones relacionadas con la entrada del nombre de usuario root.\"}],\"metrics\":{\"cvssMetricV30\":[{\"source\":\"nvd@nist.gov\",\"type\":\"Primary\",\"cvssData\":{\"version\":\"3.0\",\"vectorString\":\"CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H\",\"baseScore\":8.1,\"baseSeverity\":\"HIGH\",\"attackVector\":\"NETWORK\",\"attackComplexity\":\"HIGH\",\"privilegesRequired\":\"NONE\",\"userInteraction\":\"NONE\",\"scope\":\"UNCHANGED\",\"confidentialityImpact\":\"HIGH\",\"integrityImpact\":\"HIGH\",\"availabilityImpact\":\"HIGH\"},\"exploitabilityScore\":2.2,\"impactScore\":5.9}],\"cvssMetricV2\":[{\"source\":\"nvd@nist.gov\",\"type\":\"Primary\",\"cvssData\":{\"version\":\"2.0\",\"vectorString\":\"AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C\",\"baseScore\":9.3,\"accessVector\":\"NETWORK\",\"accessComplexity\":\"MEDIUM\",\"authentication\":\"NONE\",\"confidentialityImpact\":\"COMPLETE\",\"integrityImpact\":\"COMPLETE\",\"availabilityImpact\":\"COMPLETE\"},\"baseSeverity\":\"HIGH\",\"exploitabilityScore\":8.6,\"impactScore\":10.0,\"acInsufInfo\":false,\"obtainAllPrivilege\":false,\"obtainUserPrivilege\":false,\"obtainOtherPrivilege\":false,\"userInteractionRequired\":false}]},\"weaknesses\":[{\"source\":\"nvd@nist.gov\",\"type\":\"Primary\",\"description\":[{\"lang\":\"en\",\"value\":\"CWE-287\"}]}],\"configurations\":[{\"nodes\":[{\"operator\":\"OR\",\"negate\":false,\"cpeMatch\":[{\"vulnerable\":true,\"criteria\":\"cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*\",\"matchCriteriaId\":\"4F3DDB99-A585-427A-9236-9ACC85660116\"},{\"vulnerable\":true,\"criteria\":\"cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*\",\"matchCriteriaId\":\"CA2B9E19-1CC5-4168-9B1F-0068384C10D9\"}]}]}],\"references\":[{\"url\":\"http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981\",\"source\":\"product-security@apple.com\",\"tags\":[\"Third Party Advisory\",\"VDB Entry\"]},{\"url\":\"http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875\",\"source\":\"product-security@apple.com\",\"tags\":[\"Third Party Advisory\",\"VDB Entry\"]},{\"url\":\"https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/macos-bug-lets-you-log-in-as-admin-with-no-password-required/\",\"source\":\"product-security@apple.com\",\"tags\":[\"Mitigation\",\"Third Party Advisory\"]},{\"url\":\"https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9302\",\"source\":\"product-security@apple.com\"},{\"url\":\"https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.html\",\"source\":\"product-security@apple.com\",\"tags\":[\"Exploit\",\"Technical Description\",\"Third Party Advisory\"]},{\"url\":\"https://support.apple.com/HT208315\",\"source\":\"product-security@apple.com\",\"tags\":[\"Vendor Advisory\"]},{\"url\":\"https://support.apple.com/HT208331\",\"source\":\"product-security@apple.com\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/\",\"source\":\"product-security@apple.com\",\"tags\":[\"Exploit\",\"Third Party Advisory\",\"VDB Entry\"]},{\"url\":\"https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43248/\",\"source\":\"product-security@apple.com\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/\",\"source\":\"product-security@apple.com\",\"tags\":[\"Press/Media Coverage\",\"Third Party Advisory\"]},{\"url\":\"http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981\",\"source\":\"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\",\"tags\":[\"Third Party Advisory\",\"VDB Entry\"]},{\"url\":\"http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875\",\"source\":\"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\",\"tags\":[\"Third Party Advisory\",\"VDB Entry\"]},{\"url\":\"https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/macos-bug-lets-you-log-in-as-admin-with-no-password-required/\",\"source\":\"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\",\"tags\":[\"Mitigation\",\"Third Party Advisory\"]},{\"url\":\"https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9302\",\"source\":\"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\"},{\"url\":\"https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.html\",\"source\":\"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\",\"tags\":[\"Exploit\",\"Technical Description\",\"Third Party Advisory\"]},{\"url\":\"https://support.apple.com/HT208315\",\"source\":\"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\",\"tags\":[\"Vendor Advisory\"]},{\"url\":\"https://support.apple.com/HT208331\",\"source\":\"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/\",\"source\":\"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\",\"tags\":[\"Exploit\",\"Third Party Advisory\",\"VDB Entry\"]},{\"url\":\"https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43248/\",\"source\":\"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\"},{\"url\":\"https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/\",\"source\":\"af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108\",\"tags\":[\"Press/Media Coverage\",\"Third Party Advisory\"]}]}}"
}
}
Loading…
Loading…
Sightings
| Author | Source | Type | Date |
|---|
Nomenclature
- Seen: The vulnerability was mentioned, discussed, or observed by the user.
- Confirmed: The vulnerability has been validated from an analyst's perspective.
- Published Proof of Concept: A public proof of concept is available for this vulnerability.
- Exploited: The vulnerability was observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
- Patched: The vulnerability was observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
- Not exploited: The vulnerability was not observed as exploited by the user who reported the sighting.
- Not confirmed: The user expressed doubt about the validity of the vulnerability.
- Not patched: The vulnerability was not observed as successfully patched by the user who reported the sighting.
Loading…
Loading…