What is the severity of CVE-2015-6985?

CVE-2015-6985 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6985?

To fix CVE-2015-6985, users should update their Apple OS X systems to version 10.11.1 or later.

What types of attacks can CVE-2015-6985 facilitate?

CVE-2015-6985 can facilitate remote code execution attacks and cause denial of service by triggering memory corruption.

Which versions of Apple OS X are affected by CVE-2015-6985?

CVE-2015-6985 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.1.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2015-6985?

Exploiting CVE-2015-6985 can result in arbitrary code execution or crashes in applications, compromising system integrity.

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CVE-2015-6985

medium

6.8

CWE

119

23/10/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6985: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Oct 23 2015(Updated: )

Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple OS X before 10.11.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web page.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6985?
CVE-2015-6985 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6985?
To fix CVE-2015-6985, users should update their Apple OS X systems to version 10.11.1 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2015-6985 facilitate?
CVE-2015-6985 can facilitate remote code execution attacks and cause denial of service by triggering memory corruption.
Which versions of Apple OS X are affected by CVE-2015-6985?
CVE-2015-6985 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.1.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2015-6985?
Exploiting CVE-2015-6985 can result in arbitrary code execution or crashes in applications, compromising system integrity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6985?
CVE-2015-6985 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6985?
To fix CVE-2015-6985, users should update their Apple OS X systems to version 10.11.1 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2015-6985 facilitate?
CVE-2015-6985 can facilitate remote code execution attacks and cause denial of service by triggering memory corruption.
Which versions of Apple OS X are affected by CVE-2015-6985?
CVE-2015-6985 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.1.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2015-6985?
Exploiting CVE-2015-6985 can result in arbitrary code execution or crashes in applications, compromising system integrity.