CVE-2015-5872
Description
IOGraphics 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-2015-5871, CVE-2015-5873, and CVE-2015-5890.
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A memory corruption vulnerability in IOGraphics on Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service.
Vulnerability
The vulnerability resides in the IOGraphics subsystem of Apple OS X before version 10.11 (El Capitan). It is a memory corruption issue reachable via unspecified vectors by a local user. This CVE is one of a set of related vulnerabilities (CVE-2015-5871, CVE-2015-5873, CVE-2015-5890) patched in the same update.
Exploitation
An attacker must have local access to the system to exploit this vulnerability. No user interaction or specific privileges beyond local user access are described; the vendor notes "unspecified vectors" in the advisory [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges or cause a denial of service via memory corruption. The exact scope of privilege escalation or service disruption is not detailed in the available references [1].
Mitigation
Apple addressed this vulnerability with the release of OS X El Capitan v10.11. Users should update to OS X 10.11 or later via the Mac App Store. No workarounds were provided for earlier versions [1].
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Affected products
2- Range: <10.11
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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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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