CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-3708

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in kextd in kext tools in Apple OS X before version 10.10.4 allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted app that conducts a symlink attack.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to modify or delete critical system files, potentially leading to system instability or data loss.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to version 10.10.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

kextd in kext tools in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted app that conducts a symlink attack.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS