What is the severity of CVE-2017-2381?

CVE-2017-2381 is classified as a moderate-severity vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2381?

To fix CVE-2017-2381, update your macOS to version 10.12.4 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-2381?

CVE-2017-2381 affects users of macOS versions prior to 10.12.4.

What does CVE-2017-2381 exploit?

CVE-2017-2381 exploits the 'sudo' component by allowing admin group members on a network directory server to gain unauthorized privileges.

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-2381?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-2381; the best action is to apply the necessary software update.

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CVE-2017-2381

high

8.8

2/4/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-2381

First published: Sun Apr 02 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "sudo" component. It allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by leveraging membership in the admin group on a network directory server.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.12.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2381?
CVE-2017-2381 is classified as a moderate-severity vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2381?
To fix CVE-2017-2381, update your macOS to version 10.12.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-2381?
CVE-2017-2381 affects users of macOS versions prior to 10.12.4.
What does CVE-2017-2381 exploit?
CVE-2017-2381 exploits the 'sudo' component by allowing admin group members on a network directory server to gain unauthorized privileges.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-2381?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-2381; the best action is to apply the necessary software update.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2381?
CVE-2017-2381 is classified as a moderate-severity vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2381?
To fix CVE-2017-2381, update your macOS to version 10.12.4 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-2381?
CVE-2017-2381 affects users of macOS versions prior to 10.12.4.
What does CVE-2017-2381 exploit?
CVE-2017-2381 exploits the 'sudo' component by allowing admin group members on a network directory server to gain unauthorized privileges.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-2381?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-2381; the best action is to apply the necessary software update.