Vulnerability Description
The (1) arq_updater, (2) arqcommitter, (3) standardrestorer, (4) arqglacierrestorer, and (5) arqs3glacierrestorer helper apps in Arq 5.x before 5.10 for Mac allow local users to gain root privileges via a crafted data packet.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arqbackup | Arq | >= 5.0.0.65, < 5.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201716895-local-root-privesc-in-arq-backup--597.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.arqbackup.com/blog/arq-mac-import-security-update/Broken Link
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43216/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201716895-local-root-privesc-in-arq-backup--597.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.arqbackup.com/blog/arq-mac-import-security-update/Broken Link
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43216/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16895?
CVE-2017-16895 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The (1) arq_updater, (2) arqcommitter, (3) standardrestorer, (4) arqglacierrestorer, and (5) arqs3glacierrestorer helper apps in Arq 5.x before 5.10 for Mac allow local users to gain root privileges v...
How severe is CVE-2017-16895?
CVE-2017-16895 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16895?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Arqbackup Arq.