CVE-2015-3699
Description
Buffer overflow in the Intel Graphics Driver in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3695, CVE-2015-3696, CVE-2015-3697, CVE-2015-3698, CVE-2015-3700, CVE-2015-3701, and CVE-2015-3702.
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Buffer overflow in Intel Graphics Driver on OS X before 10.10.4 allows local privilege escalation.
Vulnerability
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Intel Graphics Driver component of Apple OS X. Affected versions include OS X Mavericks v10.9.5, OS X Yosemite v10.10 to v10.10.3, and earlier. The vulnerability can be triggered locally through unspecified vectors [1].
Exploitation
Local users can exploit this vulnerability by running a crafted application that triggers the buffer overflow in the Intel Graphics Driver. No additional authentication or user interaction is required beyond executing the malicious program [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise [1].
Mitigation
The issue is fixed in OS X v10.10.4, released on June 30, 2015. Users should update to this version or later via the Apple Software Update mechanism [1].
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Affected products
3- Range: <10.10.4
- Range: <10.10.4
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
4- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.htmlnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT204942nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/75493nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1032760nvd
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