CVE-2015-1100: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Apr 10 2015(Updated: )
The kernel in Apple iOS before 8.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.3, and Apple TV before 7.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) or obtain sensitive memory-content information via a crafted app.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.10.2 | |
| iOS | <=8.2 | |
| tvOS | <=7.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00003.html
- http://m00nbsd.net/garbage/Mac-OS-X_Fat-DoS.txt
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032048
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659
- https://support.apple.com/HT204661
- https://support.apple.com/HT204662
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204870
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36814/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1100?
CVE-2015-1100 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential for denial of service and sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1100?
To fix CVE-2015-1100, upgrade to iOS version 8.3 or later, OS X version 10.10.3 or later, or tvOS version 7.2 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-1100?
CVE-2015-1100 can lead to denial of service via out-of-bounds memory access and can allow attackers to access sensitive memory information.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2015-1100?
CVE-2015-1100 affects Apple iOS versions before 8.3, OS X versions before 10.10.3, and tvOS versions before 7.2.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-1100?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2015-1100; the best mitigation is to upgrade to the latest software versions.
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