CVE-2011-3216 Security feature bypass in n/a

What is CVE-2011-3216?

CVE-2011-3216 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 14 Oct 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 does not properly implement the sticky bit for directories, which might allow local users to bypass intended permissions and delete files via an unlink system call.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3216?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3216?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3216 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2011-3216 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3216 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-c8w7-vpqv-v7f3.