CVE-2015-5783

IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app, a…

published August 16, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
84.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty app could turn into a digital villain! The IOGraphics vulnerability in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code—yikes! 🔥 Think of it like getting an invitation to a fancy dinner where the host has a secret room hidden behind the kitchen. If you're clever enough, you could sneak in and mess up everything! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your system, potentially leading to data theft or disruption of services. Imagine having an uninvited guest wreak havoc at your party—this could be just as chaotic!

Put simply

Think of it like getting an invitation to a fancy dinner where the host has a secret room hidden behind the kitchen. If you're clever enough, you could sneak in and mess up everything! CVE-2015-5783 stems from memory corruption in IOGraphics, enabling attackers to craft a malicious application that could execute arbitrary code when run on the vulnerable OS version.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your system, potentially leading to data theft or disruption of services. Imagine having an uninvited guest wreak havoc at your party—this could be just as chaotic! To safeguard your system, update to OS X 10.10.5 or later immediately. Regularly auditing your app sources and ensuring you're only running trusted applications is also a wise move! You can tackle this! Update your system, and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02506 · 84.5th percentile
Published
2015-08-16T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 AUG 23:00Z
    IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app, a…
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