CVE-2015-3771: 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-2015-3769 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-2015-3771?
CVE-2015-3771 is considered a high-severity vulnerability as it allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service due to memory corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-3771?
To fix CVE-2015-3771, users should update their macOS to version 10.10.5 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-3771?
CVE-2015-3771 affects local users on Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.5.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-3771?
CVE-2015-3771 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that can also lead to denial of service.
5
What components are impacted by CVE-2015-3771?
CVE-2015-3771 specifically impacts the IOFireWireFamily component in Apple OS X.