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CVE-2017-8665

HighPublished

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

Published: Aug 15, 2017
Updated: Sep 17, 2024
Assigning CNA: microsoft
Evidence observed: Aug 14, 2017

Primary CVSS

7.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

5.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 92.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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."

Sources

Xamarin Studio for Mac 6.2.1 (build 3) / 6.3 (build 863) - Local Privilege EscalationExploit
Securify · macos · Aug 14, 2017

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