CVE-2015-3761 json
The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 does not properly validate pathnames in the environment, which allows local users to gain privilege…
published 11y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2015-3797
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 30%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The kernel 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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0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 30% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
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-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
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-2015-3761
- NVD CVE-2015-3761
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