CVE-2015-3806

Name: CVE-2015-3806
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-17T00:00:21.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3806 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 allow local users to bypass a code-signing protection mechanism by appending code to a crafted executable file.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 allow local users to bypass a code-signing protection mechanism by appending code to a crafted executable file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 8.4
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.10.4

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76343
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033275
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205030Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76343
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033275
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205030Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 17, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3806?

Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 allow local users to bypass a code-signing protection mechanism by appending code to a crafted executable file.

How severe is CVE-2015-3806?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3806 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3806?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-3806?

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Source: NVD / NIST