CVE-2015-3715 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass macOS launch restrictions by using crafted external libraries, allowing unauthorized code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-3715?
CVE-2015-3715 is a medium-severity 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 code-signing implementation in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 does not properly consider libraries that are external to an application bundle, which allows attackers to bypass intended launch restrictions via a crafted library.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3715?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3715?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-3715 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-3715 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-3715 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w422-2239-9wfc.