Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-6984
libarchive in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted app that conducts an unspecified symlink attack.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2015-6984
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-6984
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 25 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-6984
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8.8
|
HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C |
8.6
|
9.2
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-6984
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The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-6984
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT205375
About the security content of OS X El Capitan 10.11.1, Security Update 2015-004 Yosemite, and Security Update 2015-007 Mavericks - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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