CVE-2015-5763 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can exploit memory corruption in the macOS NTFS driver to escalate privileges or cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-5763?

CVE-2015-5763 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 16 Aug 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ntfs in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5763?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5763?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5763 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2015-5763 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5763 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xjw4-4v7f-682j.

Is CVE-2015-5763 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free