CVE-2017-7138 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can discover the computer owner's Apple ID via the Directory Utility component in macOS.
- 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-2017-7138?
CVE-2017-7138 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 23 Oct 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "Directory Utility" component. It allows local users to discover the Apple ID of the computer's owner.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7138?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7138?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7138 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-7138 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7138 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gv3x-vgc4-rh6v.