CVE-2017-13872 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2017-13872 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 29/11/2017 | CVE Updated: 05/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2017
Source: apple | Vendor: n/a | Product: macOS High Sierra
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2017-13872 Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS High Sierra before Security Update 2017-001 is affected. The issue involves the "Directory Utility" component. It allows attackers to obtain administrator access without a password via certain interactions involving entry of the root user name.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: improper access control
Source: n/a

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).