CVE-2015-6979 Memory corruption in n/a
A crafted app can trigger memory corruption in iOS, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges or cause a denial of service.
- 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-2015-6979?
CVE-2015-6979 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 23 Oct 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
GasGauge in Apple iOS before 9.1 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-2015-6979?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6979?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6979 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-2015-6979 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6979 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p9j2-q9cx-4gh7.