What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-8665?

CVE-2017-8665 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 10.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2017-8665?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2017-8665. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 10.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-8665?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-8665. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Xamarin Ios CVE-2017-8665

HIGH

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (CWE-732)

2017-08-15 secure@microsoft.com

RCE Apple Xamarin Ios

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 15, 2017 - 18:29 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

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."

AnalysisAI

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.". Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 10.8%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Permission Assignment (CWE-732), which allows attackers to access resources due to misconfigured permissions. 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." Affected products include: Microsoft Xamarin.Ios.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Review and restrict file/resource permissions, apply principle of least privilege.