#VU31475 Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2015-1098

Vulnerability identifier: #VU31475

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1098

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

iWork in Apple iOS before 8.3 and Apple OS X before 10.10.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted iWork file.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.10.0 - 10.10.2

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External links
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.html
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00002.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73984
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032048
https://support.apple.com/HT204659
https://support.apple.com/HT204661

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.