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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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macOS Yosemite | <=10.10.4 |
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CVE-2015-5763 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local privilege escalation and cause denial of service.
To remediate CVE-2015-5763, update your macOS to version 10.10.5 or later as it contains the necessary patches.
CVE-2015-5763 affects local users on Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.5.
CVE-2015-5763 can enable local users to gain unauthorized privileges or cause memory corruption leading to denial of service.
No, CVE-2015-5763 requires local access to the system to be exploited.