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 |
|---|---|---|
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=9.1 | |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <=2.0 | |
| tvOS | <=9.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.11.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78719
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034344
- https://support.apple.com/HT205635
- https://support.apple.com/HT205637
- https://support.apple.com/HT205640
- https://support.apple.com/HT205641
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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