Apple · Apple Macos · CVE-2017-7158
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
macOS versions prior to 10.13.2
**Description**
The issue involves the `Screen Sharing Server` component, allowing attackers to obtain root privileges for reading files by leveraging screen-sharing access.
**Recommendations**
For macOS versions prior to 10.13.2, update to version 10.13.2 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the `Screen Sharing Server` component until a patch is available. Restrict access to screen-sharing features to minimize the risk of exploitation.