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9.3

Apple macOS Bluetooth can be hijacked to run code

CVE-2015-3683 · published 11 years ago
Summary

On Apple macOS versions earlier than 10.10.4, the Bluetooth communication component can be tricked by a specially crafted application to execute code with high privileges or to crash the system. This could let an attacker take control of the computer or cause it to become unusable. Update macOS to version 10.10.4 or later, or apply any security patches released by Apple, to close the flaw.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple mac_os_x <= 10.10.3
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The Bluetooth HCI interface implementation in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a cra...
The Bluetooth HCI interface implementation in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published3 Jul 2015
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-3683 · NVD
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