How severe is CVE-2015-6984?

CVE-2015-6984 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-6984 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6984?

CVE-2015-6984 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6984?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-6984 published?

CVE-2015-6984 was published on 2015-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6984

CVE-2015-6984 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2015-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

libarchive in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted app that conducts an unspecified symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6984?: libarchive in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted app that conducts an unspecified symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2015-6984?: CVE-2015-6984 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-6984 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6984?: CVE-2015-6984 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6984?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-6984 published?: CVE-2015-6984 was published on 2015-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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