CVE-2015-3709 json
Race condition in kext tools in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 allows local users to bypass intended signature requirements for kernel extension…
published 11y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2015-3745
- cvss
- 6.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 17%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Race condition in kext tools in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 allows local users to bypass intended signature requirements for kernel extensions by leveraging improper pathname validation.
Patch / fix
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0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 17% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.9 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-362 Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization
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-2015-3709
- NVD CVE-2015-3709
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