7.2
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-3803: Input Validation

First published: Sun Aug 16 2015(Updated: )

Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 allow local users to bypass a code-signing protection mechanism via a crafted multi-architecture executable file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<=8.4
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.10.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-3803?

    CVE-2015-3803 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to bypass security mechanisms.

  • How does CVE-2015-3803 affect Apple iOS and macOS?

    CVE-2015-3803 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 8.4.1 and macOS versions prior to 10.10.5 by allowing the execution of crafted multi-architecture executables.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-3803?

    To fix CVE-2015-3803, update your devices to iOS 8.4.1 or later, and macOS to 10.10.5 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2015-3803?

    Local users of affected devices can exploit CVE-2015-3803 to bypass code-signing protections.

  • What should I do if I cannot update my device to address CVE-2015-3803?

    If unable to update, consider restricting local user access and monitoring for unauthorized executable actions as a temporary mitigation for CVE-2015-3803.

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