# 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 proxima

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-10-14 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50085

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