Apple · Os X · CVE-2015-1140
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Apple OS X versions prior to 10.10.3
**Description**
The issue is related to a buffer overflow in the IOHIDFamily component of Apple OS X, allowing local users to gain privileges. Additionally, there are reports of a heap buffer overflow in the IOHIDSecurePromptClient and an untrusted pointer dereference, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 10.10.3, update to version 10.10.3 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the IOHIDFamily component and the IOHIDSecurePromptClient until a patch is applied. Avoid using the affected `IOHIDSecurePromptClient` function in sensitive operations until the issue is resolved.