Vulnerability Description
The NVIDIA driver in the Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7020.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205375Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205375Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-7019?
CVE-2015-7019 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.6 (MEDIUM). The NVIDIA driver in the Graphics Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read ...
How severe is CVE-2015-7019?
CVE-2015-7019 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7019?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.