CVE-2015-6996: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 23, 2015
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Updated

IOAcceleratorFamily in Apple iOS before 9.1, OS X before 10.11.1, and watchOS before 2.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Apple iPhone OS<=9.0.2
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.11.0
Apple WatchOS<=2.0.0

Event History

Oct 23, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6996?

CVE-2015-6996 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6996?

To fix CVE-2015-6996, update affected devices to iOS 9.1, OS X 10.11.1, or watchOS 2.0.1 or later.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-6996?

CVE-2015-6996 affects iOS devices prior to version 9.1, OS X versions before 10.11.1, and watchOS versions before 2.0.1.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2015-6996 permit?

CVE-2015-6996 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or induce memory corruption leading to a denial of service.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2015-6996?

While there is no specific public exploit documented for CVE-2015-6996, the vulnerability itself poses a significant risk.

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