CVE-2015-5943 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass keychain access restrictions in macOS by using synthetic clicks from a crafted application.
- 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-2015-5943?
CVE-2015-5943 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 23 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
SecurityAgent in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 does not prevent synthetic clicks from reaching keychain windows, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5943?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5943?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5943 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-5943 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5943 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3jqc-gqj7-6fcm.