CVE-2015-5915
Description
Apple OS X before 10.11 does not ensure that the keychain's lock state is displayed correctly, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.
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Apple OS X before 10.11 fails to correctly display the keychain lock state, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
Vulnerability
A logic error in Apple OS X before version 10.11 causes the keychain's lock state to be displayed incorrectly. This may allow a local attacker to interact with the keychain while the user believes it is locked. The exact conditions required are not publicly disclosed.
Exploitation
An attacker with local access to the system could potentially exploit this issue by convincing the user to unlock the keychain or by taking advantage of the misrepresented lock state. The attack vector is not fully detailed in available references [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to access or manipulate keychain data without the user's knowledge, potentially leading to information disclosure. The exact impact is unspecified in the official description [1].
Mitigation
Apple addressed this vulnerability in OS X El Capitan v10.11. Users should upgrade to OS X v10.11 or later to mitigate the issue [1]. No workaround is available.
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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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