What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-15357?

CVE-2017-15357 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.4 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-15357?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-15357. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

Arq CVE-2017-15357

HIGH

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (CWE-59)

2017-12-01 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Arq

7.4

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.4 HIGH

AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 01, 2017 - 17:29 cve.org

HIGH 7.4

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59. 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. Affected products include: Arqbackup Arq. Version information: before 5.9.7.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.