PT-2015-2282 · Apple · Os X+2

Craig Young · Published 2015-10-09 · Updated 2016-12-09 · CVE-2015-5878

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.1

Low

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11

Description The issue is related to a component in Mac OS X, specifically the Notes application, which lacks protection for certain data. This can be exploited by a local attacker to gain access to sensitive information. The problem arises from the misparsing of links, allowing local users to obtain sensitive information.

Recommendations For Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11, update to version 10.11 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Notes application until a patch is available.

Fix

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

BDU:2015-11636

CVE-2015-5878

Affected Products

Macos X

Notes

Os X

References · 6

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2015-11636 · Security Note
• https://support.apple.com/HT205267 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5878 · Security Note
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.html · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/76908 · Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1033703 · Note