VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2015-5884

CVSS score3.3 LOW
EPSS probability0.48%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2015-10-09
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Description

The Mail Drop feature in Mail in Apple OS X before 10.11 mishandles encryption parameters for attachments, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network during transmission of an S/MIME e-mail message with a large attachment.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Primary references