CVE-2015-7029: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 3, 2016
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Updated

Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware before 7.6.7 and 7.7.x before 7.7.7 misparses DNS data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware<=7.6.4
Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware=7.7.0
Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware=7.7.3

Event History

Jul 3, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7029?

CVE-2015-7029 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7029?

To fix CVE-2015-7029, update the Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware to version 7.6.7 or 7.7.7 or later.

3

Which versions of Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware are affected by CVE-2015-7029?

CVE-2015-7029 affects Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware versions prior to 7.6.7 and 7.7.x before 7.7.7.

4

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2015-7029?

CVE-2015-7029 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.

5

Is CVE-2015-7029 specific to a certain type of hardware?

Yes, CVE-2015-7029 specifically impacts Apple AirPort Base Station devices running the affected firmware versions.

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