CVE-2017-8665

7.8 HIGH

Published: August 15, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

The Xamarin.iOS update component on systems running macOS allows an attacker to run arbitrary code as root, aka "Xamarin.iOS Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability."

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/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

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100308

Source: secure@microsoft.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8665

Source: secure@microsoft.com

Patch Release Notes Vendor Advisory

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42454/

Source: secure@microsoft.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100308

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8665

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Release Notes Vendor Advisory

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42454/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

4.3%

90th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

Affected Vendors

microsoft apple

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