CVE-2015-5862 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service via a crafted audio file in the iOS Audio component, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-5862?
CVE-2015-5862 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Sep 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Audio component in Apple iOS before 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted audio file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5862?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5862?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5862 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-2015-5862 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5862 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rpgg-prx7-m6p6.