CVE-2017-7084

3.7 LOW
Published: October 23, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "Application Firewall" component. It allows remote attackers to bypass intended settings in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging incorrect handling of a denied setting after an upgrade.

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100993
Source: product-security@apple.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427
Source: product-security@apple.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT208144
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100993
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT208144
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
3.7 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.2%
63th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

apple