CVE-2015-3769: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 16, 2015
·Updated
IOFireWireFamily 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, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3771 and CVE-2015-3772.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.10.4
Event History
Aug 16, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3769?
CVE-2015-3769 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation and memory corruption.
2
Who is affected by CVE-2015-3769?
CVE-2015-3769 affects local users of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.5.
3
How do I fix CVE-2015-3769?
To fix CVE-2015-3769, users should update their Apple OS X to version 10.10.5 or later.
4
What kind of exploit is CVE-2015-3769?
CVE-2015-3769 allows local users to gain privileges or cause denial of service through unspecified vectors.
5
Is CVE-2015-3769 related to other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2015-3769 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3771 and CVE-2015-3772, but it shares similar characteristics.