Vulnerability in Apple Mac_os_x
CVE-2015-1130
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.
EPSS: 0.099 (95.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: 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
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_BID)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_OSVDB, vdb-entry, Broken Link)
- product-security@apple.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- product-security@apple.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK, Broken Link)
- product-security@apple.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, Mailing List, Broken Link, Vendor Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-1130?
- CVE-2015-1130 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac_os_x, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2015-04-10.
- How severe is CVE-2015-1130?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2015-1130 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2015-1130 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-02-10), indicating it is being actively exploited. 13 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.