First published: Fri Oct 14 2011(Updated: )
The SMB File Server component in Apple Mac OS X 10.7 before 10.7.2 does not prevent all guest users from accessing the share point record of a guest-restricted folder, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended browsing restrictions by leveraging access to the nobody account.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.7.1 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.7.0 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.7.0 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.7.1 |
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CVE-2011-3225 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows unauthorized access to restricted folders by guest users.
To fix CVE-2011-3225, upgrade your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.7.2 or later.
CVE-2011-3225 affects Apple Mac OS X Server versions 10.7.0 and 10.7.1, as well as macOS Yosemite versions 10.7.0 and 10.7.1.
CVE-2011-3225 impacts SMB File Server security by allowing guest users to bypass intended access restrictions.
Yes, CVE-2011-3225 is a remote vulnerability because it allows attackers to exploit the issue over the network.