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 Mobile Safari | <=8.0.8 | |
Apple iTunes for Windows | <=12.2 | |
iOS | <=8.4.1 |
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CVE-2015-5807 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
To mitigate CVE-2015-5807, update affected Apple software to the latest versions: iOS to 9 or later and iTunes to 12.3 or later.
CVE-2015-5807 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9, iTunes versions prior to 12.3, and Apple Mobile Safari versions up to 8.0.8.
CVE-2015-5807 can enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause application crashes through a crafted website.
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2015-5807; the best course of action is to upgrade to the secure software versions.