Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "DiskArbitration" component. A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.12.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-357/
- https://phoenhex.re/2017-06-09/pwn2own-diskarbitrationd-privesc
- https://support.apple.com/HT207797Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42146/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-357/
- https://phoenhex.re/2017-06-09/pwn2own-diskarbitrationd-privesc
- https://support.apple.com/HT207797Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42146/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-2533?
CVE-2017-2533 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "DiskArbitration" component. A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in ...
How severe is CVE-2017-2533?
CVE-2017-2533 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-2533?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.