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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7170: Input Validation

First published: Tue Oct 31 2017(Updated: )

Security. An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management.

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-7170.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7170?

    The severity of CVE-2017-7170 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2017-7170?

    macOS before version 10.13.1, macOS High Sierra up to version 10.13.1, Sierra, and El Capitan are affected by CVE-2017-7170.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-7170?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-7170 by executing arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7170?

    You can find more information about CVE-2017-7170 in the following references: [1] [2]

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