CVE-2015-5914
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CVE-2015-5914 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The EFI component in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows physically proximate attackers to modify firmware during the EFI update process by inserting an Apple Ethernet Thunderbolt adapter with crafted code in an Option ROM, aka a "Thunderstrike" issue. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-4498.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The EFI component in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows physically proximate attackers to modify firmware during the EFI update process by inserting an Apple Ethernet Thunderbolt adapter with crafted code in an Option ROM, aka a "Thunderstrike" issue. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-4498.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.5 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT205267Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205267Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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