CVE-2017-13872

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

• Apple macOS 10.13.1 (High Sierra) - 'Blank Root' Local Privilege Escalation2017-11-28 · local · macos · Verified
• Apple macOS 10.13.1 (High Sierra) - 'Blank Root' Local Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)2017-11-30 · local · macos · Verified

Impact

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.

Affected products

Weakness classification

References

• NVD record
• CVE.org record
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875
• https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/macos-bug-lets-you-log-in-as-admin-with-no-password-required/
• https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9302
• https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.html
• https://support.apple.com/HT208315
• https://support.apple.com/HT208331
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43248/
• https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101981
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039875
• https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/macos-bug-lets-you-log-in-as-admin-with-no-password-required/
• https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9302
• https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x24.html
• https://support.apple.com/HT208315
• https://support.apple.com/HT208331
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43201/
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43248/
• https://www.wired.com/story/macos-update-undoes-apple-root-bug-patch/