Vulnerability in Apple macOS
CVE-2017-16928
The arq_updater binary in Arq 5.10 and earlier for Mac allows local users to write to arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges via a crafted update URL, as demonstrated by file:///tmp/blah/Arq.zip.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.010 (61.1th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 61st percentile — 61.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.010 · newest: 0.010 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43925/ (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/146158/Arq-5.10-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- m4.rkw.io/blog/two-local-root-privesc-bugs-in-arq-backup--510.html (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16928?
- CVE-2017-16928 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-01-31.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16928?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.