CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-5880: Infoleak

First published: Fri Sep 18 2015(Updated: )

CoreAnimation in Apple iOS before 9 allows attackers to bypass intended IOSurface restrictions and obtain screen-framebuffer access via a crafted background app.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iPhone OS<=8.4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-5880?

    CVE-2015-5880 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-5880?

    To fix CVE-2015-5880, users should update their Apple iOS devices to version 9.0 or later.

  • What components are affected by CVE-2015-5880?

    CVE-2015-5880 specifically affects CoreAnimation in versions of Apple iOS prior to 9.0.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2015-5880 enable?

    CVE-2015-5880 enables attackers to bypass IOSurface restrictions and gain access to the screen-framebuffer.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2015-5880?

    All users of Apple iOS versions before 9.0, particularly those running versions up to 8.4.1, are impacted by CVE-2015-5880.

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