CVE-2015-5870: Infoleak
Published Oct 9, 2015
·Updated
The debugging interfaces in the kernel in Apple OS X before 10.11 allow local users to obtain sensitive 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-2015-5870?
CVE-2015-5870 has been assigned a moderate severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-5870?
To fix CVE-2015-5870, you should update your Apple OS X to version 10.11 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5870?
CVE-2015-5870 affects local users running Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.
4
What type of information can be leaked due to CVE-2015-5870?
CVE-2015-5870 may allow local users to obtain sensitive memory-layout information.
5
Is CVE-2015-5870 remote exploitable?
CVE-2015-5870 is not considered remote exploitable as it requires local access to the system.