Vulnerability identifier: #VU9072
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to a permissions error in packet counters in the kernel component. A local attacker can gain access to arbitrary data.
Mitigation
Update to version 10.13.1.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 10.12.4 16E195 - 10.12.6 16G29
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208221
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.