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MAC OS X 10.13 and Greater Vulnerability
Posted in Announcements
On November 28th a software developer publicly reported a security vulnerability on Mac operating systems, High Sierra 10.13 or greater. This vulnerability allows anyone to login to a Mac device and change administrative settings by typing in the username “root” with no password.
Systems at Risk
- Currently, this vulnerability is only detected in users with a Mac operating system that has been upgraded to High Sierra 10.13 or greater;
- Systems with local console access, such as shared usage computers in teaching or lab environments, where users of shared computers are not privileged with root access;
- Systems with Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) enabled
Apple has released the following security update:
Service Management is working to test and apply the patch. No action is needed by end users for UIS Managed Systems.
Recommended Actions for students and personal machines
- High Sierra 10.13 or greater users: Visit Apple Support to install the security update
- If you need assistance with the security update, please call the Help Desk at 202-687-4949 or visit the walk up Service Desk in the Bookstore.
More Information
https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/temporarily-fix-macos-high-sierra-root-bug/
https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/28/16711782/apple-macos-high-sierra-critical-password-security-flaw
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