What is CVE-2017-12763?

CVE-2017-12763 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-08-29.

How severe is CVE-2017-12763?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X

CVE-2017-12763

An unspecified server utility in NoMachine before 5.3.10 on Mac OS X and Linux allows authenticated users to gain privileges by gaining access to local files.

EPSS: 0.039 (89.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Apple Mac_os_x
Linux Linux_kernel
Nomachine
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12763?: CVE-2017-12763 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-08-29.
How severe is CVE-2017-12763?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.