3.3
CWE
200
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7138: Infoleak

First published: Mon Sep 25 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "Directory Utility" component. It allows local users to discover the Apple ID of the computer's owner.

Credit: product-security@apple.com Daniel Kvak Masaryk University

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mac OS X<=10.12.6
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13
10.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-7138.

  • Which Apple products are affected by this vulnerability?

    This vulnerability affects macOS before 10.13 (Apple Mac OS X) and macOS High Sierra (up to version 10.13).

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7138?

    The severity of CVE-2017-7138 is low with a CVSS score of 3.3.

  • What is the issue with the "Directory Utility" component?

    The issue allows local users to discover the Apple ID of the computer's owner.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-7138?

    To fix CVE-2017-7138, update to macOS 10.13 or later.

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