CVE-2015-3716
CVE-2015-3716 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Spotlight in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted name of a photo file within the local photo library.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-3716?
- Spotlight in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted name of a photo file within the local photo library.
- How severe is CVE-2015-3716?
- CVE-2015-3716 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-3716 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-3716?
- CVE-2015-3716 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-3716?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-3716 published?
- CVE-2015-3716 was published on 2015-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204942
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75493
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032760
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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