PT-2017-1308 · Apple · Launchctl+2

Gregor Kopf · Published 2017-02-20 · Updated 2017-03-24 · CVE-2016-4617

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions macOS versions prior to 10.12

Description The issue is related to a sandbox escape in the libxpc component, specifically with the launchctl process, due to insufficient access control. This could allow a local attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations For macOS versions prior to 10.12, update to version 10.12 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00431

CVE-2016-4617

Affected Products

Launchctl

Libxpc

Apple Macos

References · 5

• https://support.apple.com/HT207170 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4617 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-4617 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-00431 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/96329 · Note