CVE-2015-5846 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 18 Sep 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

A memory corruption flaw in the iOS kernel allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted application.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-5846?

CVE-2015-5846 is a critical memory corruption 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

IOKit in the kernel in Apple iOS before 9 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5844 and CVE-2015-5845.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5846?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5846?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5846 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-2015-5846 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5846 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-4j4w-68fg-x9p9.