7.2
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-5918: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Oct 09 2015(Updated: )

GasGauge in Apple watchOS before 2 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5919.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<=1.01

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-5918?

    CVE-2015-5918 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to grant local users elevated privileges or cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-5918?

    To mitigate CVE-2015-5918, users should update their Apple watchOS to the latest version beyond 2.0.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2015-5918?

    CVE-2015-5918 affects users of Apple watchOS prior to version 2.0.

  • What types of impacts can CVE-2015-5918 have?

    CVE-2015-5918 can lead to memory corruption, allowing local users to gain elevated privileges or cause a denial of service.

  • Is CVE-2015-5918 a unique vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2015-5918 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5919, although both are related to watchOS.

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