CVE-2015-5893: Infoleak
Published Oct 9, 2015
·Updated
SMBClient in SMB 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-2015-5893?
CVE-2015-5893 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-5893?
To fix CVE-2015-5893, update your OS to macOS 10.11 or later.
3
What does CVE-2015-5893 affect?
CVE-2015-5893 affects SMBClient in Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.
4
What type of information can be obtained via CVE-2015-5893?
CVE-2015-5893 allows local users to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information.
5
Is CVE-2015-5893 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2015-5893 is a local vulnerability affecting users with local access.