CVE-2015-5865 Information disclosure in n/a
A crafted application can leak sensitive kernel memory layout information in macOS, aiding further exploitation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-5865?
CVE-2015-5865 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 9 Oct 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows attackers to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5865?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5865?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5865 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-5865 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5865 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-788c-j86p-qfrf.