CVE-2015-5848: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 18, 2015
·Updated
IOAcceleratorFamily in Apple iOS before 9 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
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-2015-5848?
CVE-2015-5848 is considered to have a high severity due to potential privilege escalation and denial of service risks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-5848?
To fix CVE-2015-5848, update your iOS device to version 9.0 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5848?
CVE-2015-5848 affects users of Apple iOS versions prior to 9 as well as watchOS version 1.0.
4
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-5848?
CVE-2015-5848 can be exploited to gain elevated privileges or cause memory corruption leading to a denial of service.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5848?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2015-5848, and the best mitigation is to apply the available software update.