What is the severity of CVE-2015-7040?

CVE-2015-7040 has been classified with a severity that allows for denial of service attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7040?

To fix CVE-2015-7040, update your Apple devices to the latest software versions: iOS 9.2 or later, OS X 10.11.2 or later, tvOS 9.1 or later, and watchOS 2.1 or later.

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2015-7040?

CVE-2015-7040 affects iOS versions prior to 9.2, OS X versions prior to 10.11.2, tvOS versions prior to 9.1, and watchOS versions prior to 2.1.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2015-7040?

CVE-2015-7040 is associated with denial of service attacks caused by a crafted application.

Who can be impacted by CVE-2015-7040?

Users of Apple devices running the affected versions of iOS, OS X, tvOS, or watchOS can be impacted by CVE-2015-7040.

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CVE-2015-7040

medium

4.3

11/12/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-7040

First published: Fri Dec 11 2015(Updated: )

The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7041, CVE-2015-7042, and CVE-2015-7043.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPhone OS	<=9.1
Apple watchOS	<=2.0
Apple tvOS	<=9.0
macOS Yosemite	<=10.11.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7040?
CVE-2015-7040 has been classified with a severity that allows for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7040?
To fix CVE-2015-7040, update your Apple devices to the latest software versions: iOS 9.2 or later, OS X 10.11.2 or later, tvOS 9.1 or later, and watchOS 2.1 or later.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2015-7040?
CVE-2015-7040 affects iOS versions prior to 9.2, OS X versions prior to 10.11.2, tvOS versions prior to 9.1, and watchOS versions prior to 2.1.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2015-7040?
CVE-2015-7040 is associated with denial of service attacks caused by a crafted application.
Who can be impacted by CVE-2015-7040?
Users of Apple devices running the affected versions of iOS, OS X, tvOS, or watchOS can be impacted by CVE-2015-7040.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7040?
CVE-2015-7040 has been classified with a severity that allows for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7040?
To fix CVE-2015-7040, update your Apple devices to the latest software versions: iOS 9.2 or later, OS X 10.11.2 or later, tvOS 9.1 or later, and watchOS 2.1 or later.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2015-7040?
CVE-2015-7040 affects iOS versions prior to 9.2, OS X versions prior to 10.11.2, tvOS versions prior to 9.1, and watchOS versions prior to 2.1.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2015-7040?
CVE-2015-7040 is associated with denial of service attacks caused by a crafted application.
Who can be impacted by CVE-2015-7040?
Users of Apple devices running the affected versions of iOS, OS X, tvOS, or watchOS can be impacted by CVE-2015-7040.