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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CVE-2015-5804 has a high severity rating as it allows remote code execution or denial of service due to memory corruption.
To fix CVE-2015-5804, update to the latest version of iOS, iTunes, or Safari as applicable.
CVE-2015-5804 affects iOS versions before 9, iTunes versions before 12.3, and Safari versions before 8.0.8.
Yes, CVE-2015-5804 can be exploited via a crafted website that triggers remote code execution or causes an application crash.
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2015-5804; the recommended action is to apply the security updates as soon as possible.