CVE-2015-3761 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can exploit improper pathname validation in the macOS kernel to escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-3761?
CVE-2015-3761 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 16 Aug 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 does not properly validate pathnames in the environment, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3761?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3761?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-3761 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-3761 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-3761 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q7qq-qch4-g8j4.