CVE-2011-3225 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers with guest access can bypass browsing restrictions to read share point records in macOS SMB File Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-3225?
CVE-2011-3225 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 14 Oct 2011. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The SMB File Server component in Apple Mac OS X 10.7 before 10.7.2 does not prevent all guest users from accessing the share point record of a guest-restricted folder, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended browsing restrictions by leveraging access to the nobody account.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3225?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3225?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3225 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2011-3225 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3225 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qw9h-ff2p-c92p.