7.2
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-5774: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Aug 16 2015(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.10.4
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<=8.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-5774?

    CVE-2015-5774 has a high severity rating due to the potential for privilege escalation in affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-5774?

    To fix CVE-2015-5774, users should update their Apple iOS to version 8.4.1 or later and macOS to version 10.10.5 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2015-5774?

    CVE-2015-5774 affects Apple iOS versions before 8.4.1 and OS X versions before 10.10.5.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-5774?

    CVE-2015-5774 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2015-5774 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2015-5774 is not remotely exploitable and requires local access to the affected system.

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