PT-2016-1058 · Apple · Os X

Ian Beer · Published 2016-01-11 · Updated 2016-01-12 · CVE-2015-6980

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.1

Description The issue is caused by authentication errors during new sessions. It may allow a local attacker to elevate their privileges. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified. There is no information about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

Recommendations For Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.1, update to version 10.11.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive areas of the system to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

BDU:2016-00125

CVE-2015-6980

Affected Products

Os X

References · 4

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-6980 · Security Note
• https://support.apple.com/HT205375 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2016-00125 · Security Note