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CVE-2015-1130

Apple OS X Authentication Bypass

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 9.89%
  1. Published10 Apr 2015
  2. Added to CISA KEV10 Feb 2022
  3. Remediation due10 Aug 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

The XPC implementation in Admin Framework in Apple OS X before 10.10.3 allows local users to bypass authentication and obtain admin privileges.

Added to KEV: 10 Feb 2022Federal remediation due: 10 Aug 2022

Description

The XPC implementation in Admin Framework in Apple OS X before 10.10.3 allows local users to bypass authentication and obtain admin privileges via unspecified vectors.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apple Mac OS X< 10.10.3

Remediation

Fixed in
Apple Mac OS X≥ 10.10.3

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2015-1130 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2015-1130 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Feb 2022.

How severe is CVE-2015-1130?

CVE-2015-1130 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 9.89% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-1130?

Affected products include Apple Mac OS X.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1130?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple Mac OS X 10.10.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.