CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-3691

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Monitor Control Command Set kernel extension in the Display Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context. The attack requires a crafted app that leverages control of a function pointer.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to an attacker gaining control over the system, posing a serious threat to data security and system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to version 10.10.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for suspicious activity.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Monitor Control Command Set kernel extension in the Display Drivers subsystem in Apple OS X before 10.10.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that leverages control of a function pointer.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS