CVE-2015-3759

Location Framework in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on filesystem modification via a symlink.

CVSS v2.0 4.6 MEDIUM

4.6^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 6.4

Access Vector LOCAL

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

References

Link	Resource
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00002.html	Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76337
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033275
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205030	Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00002.html	Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76337
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033275
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205030	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2015-08-16 23:59

Updated : 2025-04-12 10:46

NVD link : CVE-2015-3759

Mitre link : CVE-2015-3759

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2015-3759

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apple

iphone_os

CWE

CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

CWE-264

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

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