Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76908
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033703
- https://support.apple.com/HT205267Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76908
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033703
- https://support.apple.com/HT205267Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5884?
CVE-2015-5884 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). 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 ne...
How severe is CVE-2015-5884?
CVE-2015-5884 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5884?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.