CVE-2018-4170

HIGH

macOS < 10.13.4 - Unprotected User Data Exposure via Admin Framework

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208692
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103582
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0033
EPSS Percentile 25.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-522
Status published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x < 10.13.4
Published Apr 03, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026