CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-5876: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Sep 18 2015(Updated: )

dyld in Dev Tools in Apple iOS before 9 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS=1.0
iOS<=8.4.1
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.10.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-5876?

    CVE-2015-5876 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service on affected systems.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5876?

    CVE-2015-5876 affects Apple iOS versions up to 8.4.1, macOS Yosemite up to 10.10.5, and watchOS 1.0.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-5876?

    To fix CVE-2015-5876, update your device to the latest version of the operating system provided by Apple that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-5876?

    CVE-2015-5876 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or to cause memory corruption leading to denial of service.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5876?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2015-5876; the best mitigation is to update the software to a version that fixes the vulnerability.

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