CWE
521
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7150

First published: Mon Oct 23 2017(Updated: )

Security. A method existed for applications to bypass the keychain access prompt with a synthetic click. This was addressed by requiring the user password when prompting for keychain access.

Credit: Patrick Wardle Synack product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mac OS X<=10.12.6
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.1
10.13.1
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-7150.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7150?

    The severity of CVE-2017-7150 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-7150?

    macOS version 10.12.6 and versions up to but excluding 10.13.1 are affected by CVE-2017-7150.

  • How can attackers exploit CVE-2017-7150?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-7150 by bypassing the keychain access prompt and extracting passwords via a synthetic click.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2017-7150?

    Yes, a fix for CVE-2017-7150 is available in macOS 10.13 Supplemental Update.

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