Vulnerability Description
The Xamarin.iOS update component on systems running macOS allows an attacker to run arbitrary code as root, aka "Xamarin.iOS Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Xamarin.Ios | <= 10.11 |
| Apple | Macos | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100308Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8665PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42454/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100308Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8665PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42454/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8665?
CVE-2017-8665 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Xamarin.iOS update component on systems running macOS allows an attacker to run arbitrary code as root, aka "Xamarin.iOS Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2017-8665?
CVE-2017-8665 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-2017-8665?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Xamarin.Ios, Apple Macos.