CVE-2015-3762 is an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Text Formats component of Apple OS X prior to version 10.10.5, specifically impacting TextEdit. This flaw allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on a vulnerable system by crafting a malicious text file containing an XML external entity declaration and reference. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity with a network attack vector, low attack complexity, and a potential impact of confidentiality loss. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.10.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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