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…

Unscored severity · published Oct 14, 2011

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…

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CVSS

0.4%

EPSS

On KEV

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.

Exploitation

Is it being used?

Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 31% of CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet

CISA KEVNot listed

Ransomware campaign useNot known

Affected products

Which versions

Mac OS X · Apple

through 10.7.1; 10.0; 10.0.0; 10.0.1; 10.0.2; 10.0.3; +34 more · source: NVD

Mac OS X Server · Apple

through 10.7.1; 10.0; 10.0.0; 10.0.1; 10.0.2; 10.0.3; +34 more · source: NVD