CVE-2015-1086 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via a crafted app due to improper validation of IOKit metadata in Apple iOS and Apple TV.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-1086?
CVE-2015-1086 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 10 Apr 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Audio Drivers subsystem in Apple iOS before 8.3 and Apple TV before 7.2 does not properly validate IOKit object metadata, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1086?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1086?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1086 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2015-1086 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1086 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h4rm-4mch-g9mg.