CVE-2015-7109: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 11, 2015
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Updated

IOAcceleratorFamily in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 and tvOS before 9.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

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-2015-7109?

CVE-2015-7109 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7109?

To fix CVE-2015-7109, users should update their Apple OS X to version 10.11.2 or later and ensure that their tvOS is updated to version 9.1 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-7109?

CVE-2015-7109 affects Apple OS X versions prior to 10.11.2 and tvOS versions before 9.1.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2015-7109 facilitate?

CVE-2015-7109 can facilitate attacks that lead to arbitrary code execution in a privileged context and cause memory corruption leading to denial of service.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-7109?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2015-7109 other than applying the recommended software updates.

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