Apple Mac OS X up to 10.10.3 Intel Graphics Driver memory corruption

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Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple Mac OS X 10.9.5/10.10/10.10.1/10.10.2/10.10.3. This affects an unknown function of the component Intel Graphics Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-3701. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Apple Mac OS X 10.9.5/10.10/10.10.1/10.10.2/10.10.3 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Intel Graphics Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The weakness was released 06/30/2015 by Emil Kvarnhammar with Zero Day Initiative as HT204942 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-3701 since 05/07/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 84488 (Mac OS X 10.10.x < 10.10.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (GHOST) (Logjam)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123680 (Apple Mac OS X v10.10.4 and Security Update 2015-005 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2015-06-30-2)).
Upgrading to version 10.10.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (104203), Tenable (84488), SecurityFocus (BID 75493†), SecurityTracker (ID 1032760†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-50876†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-75568, VDB-76185, VDB-76186 and VDB-76187. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.apple.com/
CPE 2.3
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.7
VulDB Base Score: 10.0
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Status: Unproven
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Nessus ID: 84488
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.10.x < 10.10.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (GHOST) (Logjam)
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OpenVAS ID: 801105
OpenVAS Name: Apple Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities-01 July15
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Mac OS X 10.10.4
Timeline
05/07/2015 🔍06/30/2015 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: HT204942
Researcher: Emil Kvarnhammar
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-3701 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-3701
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-76216
X-Force: 104203 - Apple Mac OS X Intel graphics driver buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 75493 - Apple Mac OS X Prior to 10.10.4 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1032760 - Apple OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
Vulnerability Center: 50876 - Apple MacOS X 10.8.5, 10.9.5 and 10.10 through 10.10.3 Unspecified Local Vulnerability in the Intel Graphics Driver - CVE-2015-3701, High
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108
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Entry
Created: 07/02/2015 10:58Updated: 11/25/2024 00:00
Changes: 07/02/2015 10:58 (73), 07/02/2017 12:25 (9), 05/22/2022 20:00 (2), 05/22/2022 20:08 (1), 11/25/2024 00:00 (16)
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