7.2
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-5763: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Aug 16 2015(Updated: )

ntfs 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.

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-2015-5763?

    CVE-2015-5763 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation and cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-5763?

    To remediate CVE-2015-5763, update your macOS to version 10.10.5 or later as it contains the necessary patches.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2015-5763?

    CVE-2015-5763 affects local users on Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.5.

  • What kind of attacks can CVE-2015-5763 enable?

    CVE-2015-5763 can enable local users to gain unauthorized privileges or cause memory corruption leading to denial of service.

  • Is CVE-2015-5763 exploitable remotely?

    No, CVE-2015-5763 requires local access to the system to be exploited.

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