CVE-2015-5834: Infoleak
Published Sep 18, 2015
·Updated
IOAcceleratorFamily in Apple iOS before 9 allows attackers to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information via a crafted app.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple iPhone OS<=8.4.1
Apple WatchOS=1.0
Event History
Sep 18, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5834?
CVE-2015-5834 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive kernel memory information.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-5834?
To fix CVE-2015-5834, update your iOS device to version 9 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-5834?
CVE-2015-5834 affects Apple iOS versions up to 8.4.1 and watchOS version 1.0.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2015-5834 facilitate?
CVE-2015-5834 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information about the kernel memory layout through a crafted application.
5
Is CVE-2015-5834 currently being exploited?
As of the latest updates, there is no reported active exploitation of CVE-2015-5834 in the wild, but the risk of potential attacks exists.