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CVE-2017-16928
The arq_updater binary in Arq 5.10 and earlier for Mac allows local users to write to arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges via a crafted updat…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Arq 5.10 - Local Privilege Escalation (1)2018-01-29 · local · macos
Impact
The arq_updater binary in Arq 5.10 and earlier for Mac allows local users to write to arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges via a crafted update URL, as demonstrated by file:///tmp/blah/Arq.zip.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haystacksoftware | Arq | through 5.10 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146158/Arq-5.10-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html
- https://m4.rkw.io/blog/two-local-root-privesc-bugs-in-arq-backup--510.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43925/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146158/Arq-5.10-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html
- https://m4.rkw.io/blog/two-local-root-privesc-bugs-in-arq-backup--510.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43925/