CVE-2017-7138 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 3.3 Published Updated

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.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gv3x-vgc4-rh6v.

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