CVE-2015-1140 json
Buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple OS X before 10.10.3 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
published 11y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2015-1283
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 61%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple OS X before 10.10.3 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Patch / fix
- apple mac_os_x 10.10.3
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0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT204659
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/73982
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1032048
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-1140
- NVD CVE-2015-1140
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