CVE-2015-5870: Infoleak

Published Oct 9, 2015
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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.

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