What is the severity of CVE-2015-6988?

CVE-2015-6988 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6988?

To fix CVE-2015-6988, update your Apple iOS to version 9.1 or later, or OS X to version 10.11.1 or later.

What versions of Apple OS are affected by CVE-2015-6988?

CVE-2015-6988 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9.1 and OS X versions prior to 10.11.1.

Can the exploitation of CVE-2015-6988 lead to data loss?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2015-6988 can potentially lead to data loss by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-6988 if I cannot update?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2015-6988, so updating to a secure version is recommended.

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CVE-2015-6988

critical

23/10/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6988

First published: Fri Oct 23 2015(Updated: )

The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1 does not initialize an unspecified data structure, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving an unknown network-connectivity requirement.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS	<=9.0.2
Apple iOS and macOS	<=10.11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6988?
CVE-2015-6988 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6988?
To fix CVE-2015-6988, update your Apple iOS to version 9.1 or later, or OS X to version 10.11.1 or later.
What versions of Apple OS are affected by CVE-2015-6988?
CVE-2015-6988 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9.1 and OS X versions prior to 10.11.1.
Can the exploitation of CVE-2015-6988 lead to data loss?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2015-6988 can potentially lead to data loss by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-6988 if I cannot update?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2015-6988, so updating to a secure version is recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6988?
CVE-2015-6988 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6988?
To fix CVE-2015-6988, update your Apple iOS to version 9.1 or later, or OS X to version 10.11.1 or later.
What versions of Apple OS are affected by CVE-2015-6988?
CVE-2015-6988 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9.1 and OS X versions prior to 10.11.1.
Can the exploitation of CVE-2015-6988 lead to data loss?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2015-6988 can potentially lead to data loss by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-6988 if I cannot update?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2015-6988, so updating to a secure version is recommended.