CVE-2015-3762: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-3762: The Text Formats component in Apple OS X before 10.10.5, as used in TextEdit, allows remote attackers to re...

The Text Formats component in Apple OS X before 10.10.5, as used in TextEdit, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a text file containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 05:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-3762 is an Apple OS X file-disclosure issue. A malicious text file could make vulnerable systems read local files through TextEdit or the Text Formats component. The main business risk is exposure of local sensitive files on outdated Mac endpoints. Exposure is most likely on unmanaged or legacy Mac systems running OS X versions before 10.10.5 that process untrusted text files with TextEdit or affected Text Formats functionality. Prioritize remediation for legacy Mac fleets and high-sensitivity users. This is not presented as actively exploited in the provided sources, but arbitrary local file read can expose confidential data on outdated endpoints. Mitigation focus: Update affected OS X systems to 10.10.5 or later per Apple guidance.; Identify and retire unsupported legacy Mac systems where updates are unavailable.; Limit handling of untrusted text files on vulnerable endpoints..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 16, 2015, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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