CVE-2015-3673 json
Admin Framework in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 does not properly restrict the location of writeconfig clients, which allows local users to ob…
published 2015-07-03 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-3709
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.8%
- EPSS 5.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 2
- Metasploit, Exploit-DB
Summary
Admin Framework in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 does not properly restrict the location of writeconfig clients, which allows local users to obtain root privileges by moving and then modifying Directory Utility.
Patch / fix
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/osx/local/rootpipe_entitlements)
- Published
Exploit prediction
5.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/osx/local/rootpipe_entitlements Apple OS X Entitlements Rootpipe Privilege Escalation metasploit exploit, great rank, 2015-07-01
- EDB-38036 Apple Mac OSX Entitlements - 'Rootpipe' Local Privilege Escalation (Metasploit) local, 2015-08-31
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/38036/
exploit
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT204942
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/75493
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1032760
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-3673
- NVD CVE-2015-3673
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