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CVE-2011-3215 is an Apple Mac OS X kernel flaw fixed in Mac OS X 10.7.2. A person with physical access could use FireWire direct memory access during login, boot, or shutdown to bypass intended restrictions and discover a password. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Apple Mac OS X systems earlier than 10.7.2 with accessible FireWire capability. Modern supported macOS fleets are unlikely to be affected, but retained legacy Macs, lab systems, or archival devices need inventory confirmation. Treat this as a legacy physical-access risk, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize any pre-10.7.2 Macs that remain in sensitive offices, labs, kiosks, or evidence-handling environments. Mitigation focus: Apply Apple’s security update or upgrade to Mac OS X 10.7.2 or later.; Restrict physical access to legacy Macs and exposed FireWire ports.; Check Apple HT5002 and APPLE-SA-2011-10-12-3 guidance for vendor details..
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