CVE-2015-3691 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via a crafted application exploiting a function pointer flaw in macOS kernel extensions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-3691?
CVE-2015-3691 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 3 Jul 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Monitor Control Command Set kernel extension in the Display Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that leverages control of a function pointer.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3691?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3691?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-3691 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2015-3691 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-3691 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wpg9-mhx6-fwg5.