Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "Captive Network Assistant" component. It allows remote attackers to discover cleartext passwords in opportunistic circumstances by sniffing the network during use of the captive portal browser, which has a UI error that can lead to cleartext transmission without the user's awareness.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.12.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100993Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208144Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100993Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208144Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7143?
CVE-2017-7143 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "Captive Network Assistant" component. It allows remote attackers to discover cleartext passwo...
How severe is CVE-2017-7143?
CVE-2017-7143 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7143?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.