Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-15357
The setpermissions function in the auto-updater in Arq before 5.9.7 for Mac allows local users to gain root privileges via a symlink attack on the updater binary itself.
Products affected by CVE-2017-15357
- cpe:2.3:a:arqbackup:arq:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-15357
0.12%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 46 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-15357
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.4
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.4
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.4
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-15357
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, and the code sequence requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence that is operating concurrently.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-15357
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43218/
Arq 5.9.6 - Local Privilege EscalationExploit;VDB Entry;Third Party Advisory
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https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve201715357-local-root-privesc-in-arq-backup--596.html
Mark WadhamExploit;Third Party Advisory
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https://www.arqbackup.com/download/arq5_release_notes.html
Release Notes;Vendor Advisory
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