Major MacOS Security Flaw

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If you are running High Sierra on your Mac then this is a big one.

https://arstechnica.com/information...ou-log-in-as-admin-with-no-password-required/

I just did the temporary fix using the terminal mode as described in the article. It worked.

Here is another way to install the temporary fix.

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/28/macos-high-sierra-bug-admin-access/


Bill

 

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Apple has released a High Sierra update that fixes the root password security issue.

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/11/29/apple-fixes-root-password-bug-security-update/

Bill