CVE-2015-5864: Infoleak
Published Oct 9, 2015
·Updated
IOAudioFamily in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information 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-2015-5864?
CVE-2015-5864 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive kernel memory-layout information.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-5864?
To mitigate CVE-2015-5864, users should upgrade their OS X version to 10.11 or later as Apple has patched this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5864?
CVE-2015-5864 affects local users on OS X versions prior to 10.11, specifically those running OS X Yosemite and earlier.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-5864?
CVE-2015-5864 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability found in the IOAudioFamily of Apple's OS X.
5
Can CVE-2015-5864 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2015-5864 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the affected system.