CVE-2015-3673

high

Description

Admin Framework in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 does not properly restrict the location of writeconfig clients, which allows local users to obtain root privileges by moving and then modifying Directory Utility.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38036/

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032760

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75493

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204942

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.html

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2015-07-03

Updated: 2025-04-12

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H