What is the severity of CVE-2015-5902?

CVE-2015-5902 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5902?

To fix CVE-2015-5902, you should update your Apple OS X to version 10.11 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-5902?

CVE-2015-5902 affects local users of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.

What impact does CVE-2015-5902 have?

CVE-2015-5902 can lead to a denial of service, disrupting normal system operations.

When was CVE-2015-5902 disclosed?

CVE-2015-5902 was disclosed in September 2015.

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CVE-2015-5902

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9/10/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-5902

First published: Fri Oct 09 2015(Updated: )

The debugging feature in the kernel in Apple OS X before 10.11 mismanages state, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS and macOS	<=10.10.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5902?
CVE-2015-5902 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5902?
To fix CVE-2015-5902, you should update your Apple OS X to version 10.11 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5902?
CVE-2015-5902 affects local users of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.
What impact does CVE-2015-5902 have?
CVE-2015-5902 can lead to a denial of service, disrupting normal system operations.
When was CVE-2015-5902 disclosed?
CVE-2015-5902 was disclosed in September 2015.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5902?
CVE-2015-5902 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5902?
To fix CVE-2015-5902, you should update your Apple OS X to version 10.11 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5902?
CVE-2015-5902 affects local users of Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.
What impact does CVE-2015-5902 have?
CVE-2015-5902 can lead to a denial of service, disrupting normal system operations.
When was CVE-2015-5902 disclosed?
CVE-2015-5902 was disclosed in September 2015.