CVE-2015-5830
Description
The Intel Graphics Driver component in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5877.
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Local privilege escalation or denial of service via memory corruption in Intel Graphics Driver on Apple OS X before 10.11.
Vulnerability
The Intel Graphics Driver component in Apple OS X before version 10.11 contains a memory corruption vulnerability that can be triggered by unspecified vectors. The issue affects systems running OS X prior to El Capitan (10.11). [1]
Exploitation
A local user can exploit this vulnerability by executing a crafted application or using unspecified local vectors to trigger memory corruption in the Intel Graphics Driver. No authentication beyond local access is required, and no user interaction is needed beyond running the malicious code.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges or cause a denial of service via memory corruption. The attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution in the kernel context, leading to full system compromise.
Mitigation
Apple addressed this vulnerability in OS X El Capitan v10.11, released on September 30, 2015. Users should update to OS X 10.11 or later. No workarounds are documented. [1]
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Affected products
2- Range: <10.11
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
3- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1033703nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- support.apple.com/HT205267nvdVendor Advisory
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