CVE-2015-1140
Description
Buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple OS X before 10.10.3 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
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A buffer overflow in Apple OS X IOHIDFamily before 10.10.3 lets local users gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the IOHIDFamily component of Apple OS X before version 10.10.3. The vulnerability affects OS X Yosemite v10.10 to v10.10.2. The exact code path and triggering conditions are not disclosed in the available references [1].
Exploitation
Exploitation requires local access to the system. The official description and advisory indicate that an attacker can trigger the vulnerability via unspecified vectors. No additional details about authentication requirements or user interaction are available in the references [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local user to gain elevated privileges on the affected system. The exact scope of compromise (e.g., root or system-level access) is not explicitly described in the available references, but privilege escalation is the stated outcome [1].
Mitigation
Apple addressed this issue in OS X Yosemite v10.10.3 and Security Update 2015-004. Users should update to the patched version. No workarounds are provided in the references [1].
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Affected products
2- Range: <10.10.3
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
4- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/73982nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1032048nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- support.apple.com/HT204659nvdVendor Advisory
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