Vulnerability Description
Apple Mac EFI before 2015-001, as used in OS X before 10.10.4 and other products, does not properly set refresh rates for DDR3 RAM, which might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct row-hammer attacks, and consequently gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption), by triggering certain patterns of access to memory locations.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2015/03/exploiting-dram-rowhammer-bug-to-g
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204934Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204942Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75495
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032444
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032755
- http://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2015/03/exploiting-dram-rowhammer-bug-to-g
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204934Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204942Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75495
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032444
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3693?
CVE-2015-3693 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Apple Mac EFI before 2015-001, as used in OS X before 10.10.4 and other products, does not properly set refresh rates for DDR3 RAM, which might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct row-hamme...
How severe is CVE-2015-3693?
CVE-2015-3693 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3693?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.