CVE-2015-5774: Buffer Overflow
Published 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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.10.4
Apple iPhone OS<=8.4
Event History
Aug 16, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-5774?
CVE-2015-5774 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2015-5774 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2015-5774 is not remotely exploitable and requires local access to the affected system.