CVE-2015-5863 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read sensitive kernel memory due to improper initialization in iOS storage components.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-5863?
CVE-2015-5863 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Sep 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IOStorageFamily in Apple iOS before 9 does not properly initialize an unspecified data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via unknown vectors.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5863?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5863?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5863 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-5863 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5863 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3cvq-w4qq-9h8f.