CVE-2015-3807: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Aug 16 2015(Updated: )
libxml2 in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted XML document.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | <=8.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.10.4 | |
| iOS | <=9.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.11.1 | |
| tvOS | <=9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76343
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033275
- https://support.apple.com/HT205635
- https://support.apple.com/HT205637
- https://support.apple.com/HT205640
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205030
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3807?
CVE-2015-3807 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and information disclosure.
Which versions of Apple iOS are affected by CVE-2015-3807?
CVE-2015-3807 affects iOS versions prior to 8.4.1.
Which versions of OS X are vulnerable to CVE-2015-3807?
CVE-2015-3807 impacts OS X versions before 10.10.5.
How can I mitigate CVE-2015-3807?
To mitigate CVE-2015-3807, update your Apple device to the latest available versions of iOS or OS X that address this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-3807?
CVE-2015-3807 can be exploited through crafted XML documents that lead to memory corruption or information leakage.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- agent/softwarecombine
- vendor/apple
- canonical/ios
- version/ios/8.4
- canonical/apple ios and macos
- version/apple ios and macos/10.10.4
- version/ios/9.1
- version/apple ios and macos/10.11.1
- canonical/tvos
- version/tvos/9.0