CVE-2011-3216

N/A Unknown
Published: October 14, 2011 Modified: April 29, 2026
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Description

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 does not properly implement the sticky bit for directories, which might allow local users to bypass intended permissions and delete files via an unlink system call.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50085
Source: product-security@apple.com
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50085
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
27th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apple