// For flags

CVE-2015-5897

Apple Security Advisory 2015-09-30-03

Severity Score

7.8
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

The Address Book framework in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to gain privileges by using an environment variable to inject code into processes that rely on this framework.

El framework Address Book en Apple OS X en versiones anteriores a 10.11 permite a usuarios locales obtener privilegios utilizando una variable de entorno para inyectar código en procesos que dependen de este framework.

OS X El Capitan 10.11 is now available and addresses close to 100 vulnerabilities that may exist in prior releases.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
Partial
Availability
Partial
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2015-08-06 CVE Reserved
  • 2015-10-01 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-06 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-264: Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Apple
Search vendor "Apple"
 Mac Os X
Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X"
 <= 10.10.5
Search vendor "Apple" for product "Mac Os X" and version " <= 10.10.5"
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Affected