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CVE-2011-3215

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

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CVE-2011-3215 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 does not properly prevent FireWire DMA in the absence of a login, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and discover a password by making a DMA request in the (1) loginwindow, (2) boot, or (3) shutdown state.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 does not properly prevent FireWire DMA in the absence of a login, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and discover a password by making a DMA request in the (1) loginwindow, (2) boot, or (3) shutdown state.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X<= 10.7.1
AppleMac Os X10.0
AppleMac Os X10.0.0
AppleMac Os X10.0.1
AppleMac Os X10.0.2
AppleMac Os X10.0.3
AppleMac Os X10.0.4
AppleMac Os X10.1
AppleMac Os X10.1.0
AppleMac Os X10.1.1
AppleMac Os X10.1.2
AppleMac Os X10.1.3
AppleMac Os X10.1.4
AppleMac Os X10.1.5
AppleMac Os X10.2
AppleMac Os X10.2.0
AppleMac Os X10.2.1
AppleMac Os X10.2.2
AppleMac Os X10.2.3
AppleMac Os X10.2.4
AppleMac Os X10.2.5
AppleMac Os X10.2.6
AppleMac Os X10.2.7
AppleMac Os X10.2.8
AppleMac Os X10.3
AppleMac Os X10.3.0
AppleMac Os X10.3.1
AppleMac Os X10.3.2
AppleMac Os X10.3.3
AppleMac Os X10.3.4
AppleMac Os X10.3.5
AppleMac Os X10.3.6
AppleMac Os X10.3.7
AppleMac Os X10.3.8
AppleMac Os X10.3.9
AppleMac Os X10.4
AppleMac Os X10.4.0
AppleMac Os X10.4.1
AppleMac Os X10.4.2
AppleMac Os X10.4.3
AppleMac Os X10.4.4
AppleMac Os X10.4.5
AppleMac Os X10.4.6
AppleMac Os X10.4.7
AppleMac Os X10.4.8
AppleMac Os X10.4.9
AppleMac Os X10.4.10
AppleMac Os X10.4.11
AppleMac Os X10.5
AppleMac Os X10.5.0

Showing 50 of 136 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3215?
The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 does not properly prevent FireWire DMA in the absence of a login, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and discover a password by making a DMA request in the (1) loginwindow, (2) boot, or (3) shutdown state.
How severe is CVE-2011-3215?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3215 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3215?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST