CVE-2015-7054
First published: Fri Dec 11 2015(Updated: )
zlib in the Compression component in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 does not initialize memory for an unspecified data structure, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=9.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.11.1 | |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <=2.0 | |
| tvOS | <=9.0 |
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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-2015-7054?
CVE-2015-7054 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7054?
To fix CVE-2015-7054, update your affected Apple device to the latest version of the operating system.
What versions are affected by CVE-2015-7054?
CVE-2015-7054 affects Apple iOS versions before 9.2, OS X versions before 10.11.2, tvOS versions before 9.1, and watchOS versions before 2.1.
What impact does CVE-2015-7054 have on affected systems?
The impact of CVE-2015-7054 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-7054?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2015-7054; the only solution is to update to a secure version.
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