CVE-2015-3708 json
kextd in kext tools in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted app that conducts a symlink att…
published 2015-07-03 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-3744
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.6%
- EPSS 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 76%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
kextd in kext tools in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted app that conducts a symlink attack.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 8.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C |
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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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-2015-3708
- NVD CVE-2015-3708
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