What is the severity of CVE-2015-5792?

CVE-2015-5792 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5792?

To mitigate CVE-2015-5792, users should update their iOS devices to version 9 or later and update iTunes to version 12.3 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2015-5792?

CVE-2015-5792 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9, Apple iTunes versions up to 12.2, and Apple Mobile Safari versions up to 8.0.8.

Can CVE-2015-5792 cause a denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2015-5792 can lead to a denial of service by causing memory corruption and application crashes.

What should I do if I cannot update due to CVE-2015-5792?

If you cannot update, avoid visiting untrusted websites or content that could exploit CVE-2015-5792.

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CVE-2015-5792

medium

6.8

CWE

119

18/9/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-5792: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Sep 18 2015(Updated: )

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9 and iTunes before 12.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-1 and APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-3.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iTunes for Windows	<=12.2
Apple Mobile Safari	<=8.0.8
iOS	<=8.4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5792?
CVE-2015-5792 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5792?
To mitigate CVE-2015-5792, users should update their iOS devices to version 9 or later and update iTunes to version 12.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-5792?
CVE-2015-5792 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9, Apple iTunes versions up to 12.2, and Apple Mobile Safari versions up to 8.0.8.
Can CVE-2015-5792 cause a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2015-5792 can lead to a denial of service by causing memory corruption and application crashes.
What should I do if I cannot update due to CVE-2015-5792?
If you cannot update, avoid visiting untrusted websites or content that could exploit CVE-2015-5792.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5792?
CVE-2015-5792 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5792?
To mitigate CVE-2015-5792, users should update their iOS devices to version 9 or later and update iTunes to version 12.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-5792?
CVE-2015-5792 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9, Apple iTunes versions up to 12.2, and Apple Mobile Safari versions up to 8.0.8.
Can CVE-2015-5792 cause a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2015-5792 can lead to a denial of service by causing memory corruption and application crashes.
What should I do if I cannot update due to CVE-2015-5792?
If you cannot update, avoid visiting untrusted websites or content that could exploit CVE-2015-5792.