CVE-2015-5863 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

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.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3cvq-w4qq-9h8f.

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