CVE-2015-3761 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Apple OS X kernel (versions prior to 10.10.5). It stems from improper validation of pathnames in the environment, allowing local users to gain elevated privileges through unspecified means. With a CVSS score of 7.2, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its local attack vector and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no public exploit code available, nor is it listed on the CISA KEV catalog, and it has received minimal community discussion or media coverage, suggesting a low likelihood of active exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.10.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
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