CVE-2015-1141
Description
The mach_vm_read functionality in the kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via unspecified vectors.
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A vulnerability in the mach_vm_read functionality in the Apple OS X kernel allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability
The vulnerability resides in the mach_vm_read functionality of the XNU kernel in Apple OS X. It affects versions prior to OS X Yosemite v10.10.3. The exact code path and required conditions are not disclosed in the available references [1].
Exploitation
An attacker with local access to the system can exploit this vulnerability using unspecified vectors. No authentication or elevated privileges are explicitly required, but local user access is necessary [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation results in a denial of service (DoS) through a system crash, impacting system availability [1].
Mitigation
Apple addressed this issue in OS X Yosemite v10.10.3, released on April 8, 2015. Updating to this version or later mitigates the vulnerability [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
- support.apple.com/HT204659nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/73982nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1032048nvd
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