Vulnerability Description
systemstatsd in the System Stats subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 does not properly interpret data types encountered in interprocess communication, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with systemstatsd privileges via a crafted app, related to a "type confusion" issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.3 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204942Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75493
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032760
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204942Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75493
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032760
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3718?
CVE-2015-3718 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). systemstatsd in the System Stats subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 does not properly interpret data types encountered in interprocess communication, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary co...
How severe is CVE-2015-3718?
CVE-2015-3718 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3718?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.