CVE-2015-7038: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 11, 2015
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Updated

Buffer overflow in libc in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7039.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apple tvOS<=9.0
Apple iPhone OS<=9.1
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.11.1
Apple WatchOS<=2.0

Event History

Dec 11, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7038?

CVE-2015-7038 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7038?

To mitigate CVE-2015-7038, users should update their affected Apple devices to the latest versions of iOS, OS X, tvOS, and watchOS.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2015-7038?

CVE-2015-7038 affects Apple devices running iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2015-7038 enable?

CVE-2015-7038 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable Apple devices.

5

Was CVE-2015-7038 related to any other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2015-7038 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7039, although both may involve buffer overflow issues.

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