CVE-2017-7690

7.8 HIGH
Published: April 14, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Proxifier for Mac before 2.19.2, when first run, allows local users to gain privileges by replacing the KLoader binary with a Trojan horse program.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve20177690-local-root-privesc-in-proxifier-for-mac-219.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43225/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve20177690-local-root-privesc-in-proxifier-for-mac-219.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43225/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.0%
58th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

Affected Vendors

proxifier

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