CVE-2015-5833 json
The Login Window component in Apple OS X before 10.11 does not ensure that the screen is locked at the intended time, which allows physical…
published 2015-10-09 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-5779
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 34%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Login Window component in Apple OS X before 10.11 does not ensure that the screen is locked at the intended time, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain access by visiting an unattended workstation.
Exploit prediction
0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 34% 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-254 7PK - Security Features
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT205267
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1033703
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/76908
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-5833
- NVD CVE-2015-5833
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