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6.8

Apple macOS audio can run malicious code

CVE-2015-5934 · published 11 years ago
Summary

The audio handling part of macOS versions before 10.11.1 can be tricked by a specially crafted audio file to execute unwanted code or crash the system. This means a remote attacker could take control of the computer or make it unusable. Update macOS to version 10.11.1 or later to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple mac_os_x <= 10.11.0
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Audio in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted audio file, a different vulnerability than CVE-20...
Audio in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted audio file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5933.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published23 Oct 2015
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-5934 · NVD
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