7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-5776: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Aug 16 2015(Updated: )

Libinfo in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) by leveraging use of an AF_INET6 socket.

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-2015-5776?

    CVE-2015-5776 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-5776?

    To fix CVE-2015-5776, users should update their devices to iOS 8.4.1 or later and OS X 10.10.5 or later.

  • Which versions of Apple iOS are affected by CVE-2015-5776?

    CVE-2015-5776 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 8.4.1.

  • Which versions of macOS are impacted by CVE-2015-5776?

    CVE-2015-5776 impacts macOS versions prior to 10.10.5.

  • What kind of attacks can CVE-2015-5776 facilitate?

    CVE-2015-5776 can facilitate remote code execution and denial of service attacks due to memory corruption.

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