What is the severity of CVE-2015-5875?

CVE-2015-5875 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5875?

To fix CVE-2015-5875, upgrade to OS X 10.11 or later, as Apple has patched this vulnerability in that version.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-5875?

Local users of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11 are affected by CVE-2015-5875.

What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2015-5875?

CVE-2015-5875 allows local users to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially leading to XSS attacks.

Is CVE-2015-5875 a remotely exploitable vulnerability?

CVE-2015-5875 is not remotely exploitable, as it requires local access to the affected systems.

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CVE-2015-5875

low

2.1

CWE

9/10/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-5875: XSS

First published: Fri Oct 09 2015(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Notes in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted text.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.10.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5875?
CVE-2015-5875 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5875?
To fix CVE-2015-5875, upgrade to OS X 10.11 or later, as Apple has patched this vulnerability in that version.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5875?
Local users of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11 are affected by CVE-2015-5875.
What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2015-5875?
CVE-2015-5875 allows local users to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially leading to XSS attacks.
Is CVE-2015-5875 a remotely exploitable vulnerability?
CVE-2015-5875 is not remotely exploitable, as it requires local access to the affected systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5875?
CVE-2015-5875 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5875?
To fix CVE-2015-5875, upgrade to OS X 10.11 or later, as Apple has patched this vulnerability in that version.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5875?
Local users of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11 are affected by CVE-2015-5875.
What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2015-5875?
CVE-2015-5875 allows local users to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially leading to XSS attacks.
Is CVE-2015-5875 a remotely exploitable vulnerability?
CVE-2015-5875 is not remotely exploitable, as it requires local access to the affected systems.