Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-3774
The Dictionary app in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 does not use HTTPS, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network or spoof word definitions by modifying the client-server data stream.
Vulnerability category: Input validation
Products affected by CVE-2015-3774
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-3774
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 27 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-3774
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.8
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MEDIUM | AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
6.5
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4.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-3774
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-3774
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76340
Apple Mac OS X Prior to 10.10.5 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
About the security content of OS X Yosemite v10.10.5 and Security Update 2015-006 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033276
Apple OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Deny Service and Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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