CVE-2015-5854: Infoleak

Published Oct 9, 2015
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Updated

The backup implementation in Time Machine in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to obtain access to keychain items via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.10.5

Event History

Oct 9, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5854?

CVE-2015-5854 has been rated as potentially high severity due to the risk of unauthorized access to keychain items.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5854?

To fix CVE-2015-5854, update to macOS 10.11 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-5854?

CVE-2015-5854 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11, specifically 10.10.5 and earlier.

4

What kind of access does CVE-2015-5854 allow?

CVE-2015-5854 allows local users to obtain access to sensitive keychain items on the affected systems.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5854?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2015-5854, the best mitigation is to upgrade to a patched version of macOS.

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