CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-5834: Infoleak

First published: Fri Sep 18 2015(Updated: )

IOAcceleratorFamily in Apple iOS before 9 allows attackers to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information via a crafted app.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iPhone OS<=8.4.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS=1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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