CVE-2017-16928

The arq_updater binary in Arq 5.10 and earlier for Mac allows local users to write to arbitrary files and consequently gain root privileges via a crafted update URL, as demonstrated by file:///tmp/blah/Arq.zip.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTNIST
7.8 HIGH
LOCAL
LOW
LOW
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
mitreCNA
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CVEADP
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Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 62%
VendorProductVersion
haystacksoftwarearq
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≤ 5.10
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146158/Arq-5.10-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html
https://m4.rkw.io/blog/two-local-root-privesc-bugs-in-arq-backup--510.html
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43925/
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/146158/Arq-5.10-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html
https://m4.rkw.io/blog/two-local-root-privesc-bugs-in-arq-backup--510.html
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43925/