CVE-2015-3692

Name: CVE-2015-3692
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-03T01:59:46.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3692 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apple Mac EFI before 2015-001, as used in OS X before 10.10.4 and other products, does not enforce a locking protection mechanism upon being woken from sleep, which allows local users to conduct EFI flash attacks by leveraging root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apple Mac EFI before 2015-001, as used in OS X before 10.10.4 and other products, does not enforce a locking protection mechanism upon being woken from sleep, which allows local users to conduct EFI flash attacks by leveraging root privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.10.3

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204934Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204942Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75495
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032444
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204934Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204942Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75495
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032444

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3692?

How severe is CVE-2015-3692?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3692 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3692?

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