CVE-2015-5876 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted app exploiting memory corruption in iOS Dev Tools.

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-2015-5876?

CVE-2015-5876 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

dyld in Dev Tools 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.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5876?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5876?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5876 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-2015-5876 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5876 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-g6cm-56h7-59r4.

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