Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Admin Framework" component. It allows local users to discover a password by listing a process and its arguments during sysadminctl execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.13.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103582Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208692Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103582Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208692Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-4170?
CVE-2018-4170 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Admin Framework" component. It allows local users to discover a password by listing a proce...
How severe is CVE-2018-4170?
CVE-2018-4170 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-2018-4170?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.