CVE-2015-5884 json
The Mail Drop feature in Mail in Apple OS X before 10.11 mishandles encryption parameters for attachments, which makes it easier for remote…
published 2015-10-09 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-5830
- cvss
- 3.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 41%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Mail Drop feature in Mail in Apple OS X before 10.11 mishandles encryption parameters for attachments, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network during transmission of an S/MIME e-mail message with a large attachment.
Exploit prediction
0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 3.3 | AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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
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securityfocus.com
/bid/76908
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-5884
- NVD CVE-2015-5884
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