How severe is CVE-2011-3435?

CVE-2011-3435 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2011-3435 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3435?

CVE-2011-3435 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3435?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-3435 published?

CVE-2011-3435 was published on 2011-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3435

CVE-2011-3435 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2011-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Open Directory in Apple Mac OS X 10.7 before 10.7.2 allows local users to read the password data of arbitrary users via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3435?: Open Directory in Apple Mac OS X 10.7 before 10.7.2 allows local users to read the password data of arbitrary users via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-3435?: CVE-2011-3435 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-3435 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3435?: CVE-2011-3435 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3435?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3435 published?: CVE-2011-3435 was published on 2011-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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