Vulnerability Description
The EFI component in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows physically proximate attackers to modify firmware during the EFI update process by inserting an Apple Ethernet Thunderbolt adapter with crafted code in an Option ROM, aka a "Thunderstrike" issue. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-4498.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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.securitytracker.com/id/1033703
- https://support.apple.com/HT205267Vendor Advisory
- https://trmm.net/Thunderstrike_FAQ
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033703
- https://support.apple.com/HT205267Vendor Advisory
- https://trmm.net/Thunderstrike_FAQ
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5914?
CVE-2015-5914 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The EFI component in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows physically proximate attackers to modify firmware during the EFI update process by inserting an Apple Ethernet Thunderbolt adapter with crafted code...
How severe is CVE-2015-5914?
CVE-2015-5914 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5914?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.