CVE-2015-6984 json
libarchive in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted app that conducts an unspecified symlink…
published 2015-10-23 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-6916
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.1%
- EPSS 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 66%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
libarchive in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted app that conducts an unspecified symlink attack.
Exploit prediction
1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 66% 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 |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT205375
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-6984
- NVD CVE-2015-6984
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