CVE-2015-3759 (GCVE-0-2015-3759)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2015-08-16 23:00 – Updated: 2024-08-06 05:56
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Location Framework in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on filesystem modification via a symlink.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205030 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033275 | vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76337 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce… | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_APPLE |
Date Public
2015-08-13 00:00
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