CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-5747

First published: Sun Aug 16 2015(Updated: )

The fasttrap driver in the kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via unspecified vectors.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.10.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-5747?

    CVE-2015-5747 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-5747?

    To mitigate CVE-2015-5747, you should update your Apple OS X to version 10.10.5 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2015-5747?

    CVE-2015-5747 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.5.

  • Can CVE-2015-5747 be exploited by remote attackers?

    CVE-2015-5747 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2015-5747 facilitate?

    CVE-2015-5747 facilitates a denial of service attack through resource consumption.

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