CVE-2015-3796: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 16, 2015
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Updated

The TRE library in Libc in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted regular expression, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3797 and CVE-2015-3798.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apple iPhone OS<=8.4
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.10.4

Event History

Aug 16, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3796?

CVE-2015-3796 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2015-3796?

CVE-2015-3796 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 8.4.1 and OS X versions prior to 10.10.5.

3

How do I fix CVE-2015-3796?

To fix CVE-2015-3796, users should update to the latest version of iOS or macOS that addresses this vulnerability.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-3796?

CVE-2015-3796 can be exploited through crafted regular expressions leading to memory corruption and application crashes.

5

Is CVE-2015-3796 a standalone vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2015-3796 is a different vulnerability from CVE-2015-3797 and other related CVEs.

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