CVE-2017-16895 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain root privileges on Mac systems using Arq backup software by sending crafted data packets to helper applications.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-16895?
CVE-2017-16895 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The (1) arq_updater, (2) arqcommitter, (3) standardrestorer, (4) arqglacierrestorer, and (5) arqs3glacierrestorer helper apps in Arq 5.x before 5.10 for Mac allow local users to gain root privileges via a crafted data packet.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16895?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Arqbackup Arq.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16895?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16895 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-16895 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-16895 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5www-9f53-p4h6.