Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-7760
libxpc in launchd in Apple OS X before 10.11 does not restrict the creation of processes for network connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) by repeatedly connecting to the SSH port, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7761.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-7760
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.76%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 79 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-7760
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-7760
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-7760
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76908
Apple Mac OS X Prior to 10.11 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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https://support.apple.com/HT205267
About the security content of OS X El Capitan v10.11 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033703
Apple OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote and Local Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Deny Service and Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2015-7760
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*