What is the severity of CVE-2015-3775?

CVE-2015-3775 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized local users to gain admin privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3775?

To fix CVE-2015-3775, upgrade your OS X to version 10.10.5 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-3775?

CVE-2015-3775 affects users of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.5.

What types of exploits are possible with CVE-2015-3775?

CVE-2015-3775 can be exploited by local users to gain escalated privileges on the affected system.

When was CVE-2015-3775 disclosed?

CVE-2015-3775 was disclosed in August 2015.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-3775

high

7.2

CWE

287

16/8/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-3775

First published: Sun Aug 16 2015(Updated: )

Apple OS X before 10.10.5 does not properly implement authentication, which allows local users to obtain admin privileges via unspecified vectors.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.10.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3775?
CVE-2015-3775 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized local users to gain admin privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3775?
To fix CVE-2015-3775, upgrade your OS X to version 10.10.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-3775?
CVE-2015-3775 affects users of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.5.
What types of exploits are possible with CVE-2015-3775?
CVE-2015-3775 can be exploited by local users to gain escalated privileges on the affected system.
When was CVE-2015-3775 disclosed?
CVE-2015-3775 was disclosed in August 2015.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3775?
CVE-2015-3775 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized local users to gain admin privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3775?
To fix CVE-2015-3775, upgrade your OS X to version 10.10.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-3775?
CVE-2015-3775 affects users of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.5.
What types of exploits are possible with CVE-2015-3775?
CVE-2015-3775 can be exploited by local users to gain escalated privileges on the affected system.
When was CVE-2015-3775 disclosed?
CVE-2015-3775 was disclosed in August 2015.