CVE-2015-5864 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information in macOS, potentially aiding further exploitation.

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-2015-5864?

CVE-2015-5864 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 9 Oct 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IOAudioFamily in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5864?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5864?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5864 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-5864 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5864 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pq25-rggq-62fv.

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