FKIE_CVE-2015-1143

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2015-04-10 14:59 - Updated: 2026-06-17 00:21
Severity
Summary
LaunchServices in Apple OS X before 10.10.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted localized string, related to a "type confusion" issue.
References
product-security@apple.comhttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
product-security@apple.comhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73982Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
product-security@apple.comhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032048Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
product-security@apple.comhttps://support.apple.com/HT204659Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73982Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032048Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://support.apple.com/HT204659Vendor Advisory
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
apple mac_os_x *
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  "lastModified": "2026-06-17T00:21:51.400",
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