CVE-2015-7051: Critical severity iphone os vulnerability
Published Dec 11, 2015
·Updated
MobileStorageMounter in Apple iOS before 9.2 and tvOS before 9.1 mishandles the timing of trust-cache loading, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Affected Software
2 affected components
iPhone OS<=9.1
tvOS<=9.0
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-2015-7051?
CVE-2015-7051 is classified as a high severity vulnerability as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-7051?
To mitigate CVE-2015-7051, users are advised to update their iOS devices to version 9.2 or later, and tvOS to version 9.1 or later.
3
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2015-7051?
CVE-2015-7051 affects iOS versions prior to 9.2.
4
Does CVE-2015-7051 impact Apple tvOS?
Yes, CVE-2015-7051 affects Apple tvOS versions before 9.1.
5
What are the implications of CVE-2015-7051?
The implications of CVE-2015-7051 include the potential for unauthorized code execution, which can compromise the security of the device and user data.