Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 Supplemental Update is affected. The issue involves the "StorageKit" component. It allows attackers to discover passwords for APFS encrypted volumes by reading Disk Utility hints, because the stored hint value was accidentally set to the password itself, not the entered hint value.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.13 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101178Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039513Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://hackernoon.com/new-macos-high-sierra-vulnerability-exposes-the-password-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/10/05/urgent-update-your-mac-again-right-nExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208165Vendor Advisory
- https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/10/05/apple_patches_password_hint_bug_that_reExploitPress/Media CoverageThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101178Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039513Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://hackernoon.com/new-macos-high-sierra-vulnerability-exposes-the-password-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2017/10/05/urgent-update-your-mac-again-right-nExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208165Vendor Advisory
- https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/10/05/apple_patches_password_hint_bug_that_reExploitPress/Media CoverageThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7149?
CVE-2017-7149 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 Supplemental Update is affected. The issue involves the "StorageKit" component. It allows attackers to discover passwords for APFS...
How severe is CVE-2017-7149?
CVE-2017-7149 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-2017-7149?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.