What is the severity of CVE-2015-7015?

CVE-2015-7015 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7015?

To mitigate CVE-2015-7015, users should update their Apple iOS, OS X, or watchOS to the latest versions beyond the affected releases.

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-7015?

CVE-2015-7015 affects Apple iOS versions before 9.1, OS X versions before 10.11.1, and watchOS versions before 2.0.1.

Can CVE-2015-7015 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-7015 can be exploited remotely through a crafted app that sends a spoofed response.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7015?

CVE-2015-7015 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the DNS client library of Apple's configd.

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CVE-2015-7015

medium

6.8

CWE

119

23/10/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-7015: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Oct 23 2015(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the DNS client library in configd in Apple iOS before 9.1, OS X before 10.11.1, and watchOS before 2.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted app that sends a spoofed configd response to a client.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
iOS	<=9.0.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS	<=2.0.0
Apple iOS and macOS	<=10.11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7015?
CVE-2015-7015 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7015?
To mitigate CVE-2015-7015, users should update their Apple iOS, OS X, or watchOS to the latest versions beyond the affected releases.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-7015?
CVE-2015-7015 affects Apple iOS versions before 9.1, OS X versions before 10.11.1, and watchOS versions before 2.0.1.
Can CVE-2015-7015 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-7015 can be exploited remotely through a crafted app that sends a spoofed response.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7015?
CVE-2015-7015 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the DNS client library of Apple's configd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7015?
CVE-2015-7015 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7015?
To mitigate CVE-2015-7015, users should update their Apple iOS, OS X, or watchOS to the latest versions beyond the affected releases.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-7015?
CVE-2015-7015 affects Apple iOS versions before 9.1, OS X versions before 10.11.1, and watchOS versions before 2.0.1.
Can CVE-2015-7015 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-7015 can be exploited remotely through a crafted app that sends a spoofed response.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7015?
CVE-2015-7015 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the DNS client library of Apple's configd.