CVE-2015-7116: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Jan 10 2016(Updated: )
libxml2 in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, and tvOS before 9.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted XML document, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7115.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| tvOS | <=9.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.11.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=9.1 |
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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/msg00005.html
- https://support.apple.com/HT205635
- https://support.apple.com/HT205637
- https://support.apple.com/HT205640
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7116?
CVE-2015-7116 has a high severity due to its potential to allow remote attackers to exploit memory corruption vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7116?
The fix for CVE-2015-7116 is to upgrade to iOS 9.2, OS X 10.11.2, or tvOS 9.1 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2015-7116 enable?
CVE-2015-7116 can enable remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2015-7116?
CVE-2015-7116 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9.2, OS X versions before 10.11.2, and tvOS versions prior to 9.1.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7116?
CVE-2015-7116 is a memory corruption vulnerability associated with the libxml2 library.
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