CVE-2015-5902
Description
The debugging feature in the kernel in Apple OS X before 10.11 mismanages state, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
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The kernel debugging feature in Apple OS X before 10.11 mismanages state, allowing local users to cause a denial of service.
Vulnerability
A debugging feature in the kernel of Apple OS X prior to version 10.11 contains a state management flaw. This vulnerability allows a local user to trigger a denial of service via unspecified vectors. The issue affects all versions of OS X before 10.11 (El Capitan).
Exploitation
An attacker must have local access to the system to exploit this vulnerability. The exact exploitation sequence is not disclosed in the available references, but it involves leveraging the mismanaged state within the kernel debugging feature to induce a system crash or hang.
Impact
A successful attack results in a denial of service, impacting system availability. The attacker does not gain elevated privileges or access to sensitive data; the primary outcome is disruption of normal system operation.
Mitigation
Apple addressed this issue in OS X El Capitan v10.11, released in September 2015. Users should update to OS X 10.11 or later to remediate the vulnerability. No other workarounds are documented in the available references [1].
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Affected products
2- Range: <10.11
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
4- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT205267nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/76908nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1033703nvd
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