CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-1148: Infoleak

First published: Fri Apr 10 2015(Updated: )

Screen Sharing in Apple OS X before 10.10.3 stores the password of a user in a log file, which might allow context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-1148?

    CVE-2015-1148 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-1148?

    To fix CVE-2015-1148, update your Apple OS X to version 10.10.3 or later.

  • What type of information is exposed by CVE-2015-1148?

    CVE-2015-1148 exposes the passwords of users, which can be found in log files.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2015-1148?

    Users of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.3 are affected by CVE-2015-1148.

  • Can attackers exploit CVE-2015-1148 remotely?

    CVE-2015-1148 requires local access to the log files for attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

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