CVE-2015-1088: Input Validation
Published Apr 10, 2015
·Updated
CFURL in Apple iOS before 8.3 and Apple OS X before 10.10.3 does not properly validate URLs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple iPhone OS<=8.2
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.10.2
Event History
Apr 10, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1088?
CVE-2015-1088 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-1088?
To mitigate CVE-2015-1088, users should upgrade to Apple iOS 8.3 or later and macOS 10.10.3 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-1088?
CVE-2015-1088 affects users running Apple iOS versions prior to 8.3 and macOS versions before 10.10.3.
4
What vulnerability does CVE-2015-1088 describe?
CVE-2015-1088 describes a vulnerability in CFURL that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through improperly validated URLs.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-1088?
The potential impacts of CVE-2015-1088 include unauthorized access and control over compromised devices due to remote code execution.