CVE-2017-7690

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.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 7.2 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

7.2^/10

CVSS v2.0 : HIGH

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 10.0

Access Vector LOCAL

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact COMPLETE

Integrity Impact COMPLETE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

References

Link	Resource
https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve20177690-local-root-privesc-in-proxifier-for-mac-219.html	Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43225/	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://m4.rkw.io/blog/cve20177690-local-root-privesc-in-proxifier-for-mac-219.html	Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43225/	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:proxifier:proxifier:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2017-04-14 18:59

Updated : 2025-04-20 01:37

NVD link : CVE-2017-7690

Mitre link : CVE-2017-7690

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-7690

JSON object : View

Products Affected

proxifier

proxifier

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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