CVE-2015-3760 json
dyld in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 does not properly validate pathnames in the environment, which allows local users to gain privileges via…
published 11y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2015-3796
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 1
- Metasploit
Summary
dyld in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 does not properly validate pathnames in the environment, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
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- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/osx/local/dyld_print_to_file_root)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/osx/local/dyld_print_to_file_root Apple OS X DYLD_PRINT_TO_FILE Privilege Escalation metasploit exploit, great rank, 2015-07-21
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
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT205031
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/76340
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1033276
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-3760
- NVD CVE-2015-3760
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