What is the severity of CVE-2015-5901?

CVE-2015-5901 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows local users to potentially access sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5901?

To fix CVE-2015-5901, users should upgrade to OS X version 10.11 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-5901?

CVE-2015-5901 affects users of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11, specifically those using OS X Yosemite or earlier.

What kind of data can be exposed due to CVE-2015-5901?

CVE-2015-5901 may allow local users to retrieve sensitive files that were supposed to be securely deleted from the Trash.

Is CVE-2015-5901 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2015-5901 is a local vulnerability, meaning it can only be exploited by users with physical access to the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-5901

low

2.1

CWE

200

9/10/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-5901: Infoleak

First published: Fri Oct 09 2015(Updated: )

The Secure Empty Trash feature in Finder in Apple OS X before 10.11 improperly deletes Trash files, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading storage media, as demonstrated by reading a flash drive.

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-2015-5901?
CVE-2015-5901 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows local users to potentially access sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5901?
To fix CVE-2015-5901, users should upgrade to OS X version 10.11 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5901?
CVE-2015-5901 affects users of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11, specifically those using OS X Yosemite or earlier.
What kind of data can be exposed due to CVE-2015-5901?
CVE-2015-5901 may allow local users to retrieve sensitive files that were supposed to be securely deleted from the Trash.
Is CVE-2015-5901 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2015-5901 is a local vulnerability, meaning it can only be exploited by users with physical access to the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5901?
CVE-2015-5901 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows local users to potentially access sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5901?
To fix CVE-2015-5901, users should upgrade to OS X version 10.11 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5901?
CVE-2015-5901 affects users of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11, specifically those using OS X Yosemite or earlier.
What kind of data can be exposed due to CVE-2015-5901?
CVE-2015-5901 may allow local users to retrieve sensitive files that were supposed to be securely deleted from the Trash.
Is CVE-2015-5901 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2015-5901 is a local vulnerability, meaning it can only be exploited by users with physical access to the affected system.