CVE-2017-2533

7.0 HIGH
Published: May 22, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "DiskArbitration" component. A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484
Source: product-security@apple.com
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-357/
Source: product-security@apple.com
https://phoenhex.re/2017-06-09/pwn2own-diskarbitrationd-privesc
Source: product-security@apple.com
https://support.apple.com/HT207797
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42146/
Source: product-security@apple.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-357/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://phoenhex.re/2017-06-09/pwn2own-diskarbitrationd-privesc
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://support.apple.com/HT207797
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42146/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.0 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
4.4%
90th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

Affected Vendors

apple

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