CVE-2015-1078: Medium severity itunes vulnerability

Published Mar 18, 2015
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Updated

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.2.4, 7.x before 7.1.4, and 8.x before 8.0.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2015-03-17-1.

Affected Software

19 affected components
Apple iTunes<=12.1
Apple tvOS<=7.1
Apple Safari<=6.2.3
Apple Safari=7.0
Apple Safari=7.0.1
Apple Safari=7.0.2
Apple Safari=7.0.3
Apple Safari=7.0.4
Apple Safari=7.0.5
Apple Safari=7.0.6
Apple Safari=7.1.0
Apple Safari=7.1.1
Apple Safari=7.1.2
Apple Safari=7.1.3
Apple Safari=8.0.0
Apple Safari=8.0.1
Apple Safari=8.0.2
Apple Safari=8.0.3
Apple iPhone OS<=8.2

Event History

Mar 18, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1078?

CVE-2015-1078 has a high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution and cause application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-1078?

To fix CVE-2015-1078, users should update their Apple Safari, iTunes, or tvOS to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2015-1078?

CVE-2015-1078 affects several versions of Apple Safari, iTunes, and tvOS prior to their respective security updates.

4

Can CVE-2015-1078 be exploited by attackers?

Yes, CVE-2015-1078 can be exploited by attackers through crafted web pages to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-1078?

No specific workaround is recommended for CVE-2015-1078; updating to the patched versions is the most effective measure.

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