CVE-2015-7081: Medium severity apple ios and macos vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2015
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Updated

iBooks in Apple iOS before 9.2 and OS X before 10.11.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an iBooks file containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.11.1
Apple iPhone OS<=9.1

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-2015-7081?

CVE-2015-7081 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7081?

To fix CVE-2015-7081, update your iOS device to version 9.2 or later, or update your OS X device to version 10.11.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-7081?

CVE-2015-7081 affects users of iBooks on Apple iOS versions prior to 9.2 and OS X versions prior to 10.11.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7081?

CVE-2015-7081 is categorized as an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability.

5

What impact does CVE-2015-7081 have on users?

CVE-2015-7081 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the device, potentially exposing sensitive information.

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