7.2
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-3805: 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 Mach-O file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3802.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-3805?

    CVE-2015-3805 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to its ability to allow code-signing protection bypass for local users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-3805?

    To fix CVE-2015-3805, users should update to iOS version 8.4.1 or later and OS X version 10.10.5 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2015-3805?

    CVE-2015-3805 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 8.4.1 and OS X versions prior to 10.10.5.

  • Who is vulnerable to CVE-2015-3805?

    Local users on affected Apple devices are vulnerable to the exploit described in CVE-2015-3805.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2015-3805 facilitate?

    CVE-2015-3805 facilitates a code-signing protection bypass via the use of a crafted Mach-O file.

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