CVE-2017-2488 Weak cryptography in Apple Remote Desktop

High 7.5 Published 23 Dec 2021 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Weak cryptography in Apple Remote Desktop authentication allows attackers to capture cleartext passwords, potentially leading to account takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-2488?

CVE-2017-2488 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Remote Desktop, published on 23 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A cryptographic weakness existed in the authentication protocol of Remote Desktop. This issue was addressed by implementing the Secure Remote Password authentication protocol. This issue is fixed in Apple Remote Desktop 3.9. An attacker may be able to capture cleartext passwords.

Weakness: CWE-327

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2488?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Remote Desktop.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2488?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2488 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-2488 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2488 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2006-4413 Privilege escalation in n/a High 7.2

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vg4h-72cx-f756.