CVE-2015-5839 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass code-signing protections on iOS by using a crafted signature in an executable file, requiring user interaction to install the app.
- 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-2015-5839?
CVE-2015-5839 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Sep 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
dyld in Apple iOS before 9 allows attackers to bypass a code-signing protection mechanism via an app that places a crafted signature in an executable file.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5839?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5839?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5839 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-5839 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5839 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q8p2-7r6f-w5p7.