CVE-2015-6986 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 23 Oct 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on iOS devices via a crafted app exploiting a type confusion in the graphics driver.

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-2015-6986?

CVE-2015-6986 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

com.apple.driver.AppleVXD393 in the Graphics Driver subsystem in Apple iOS before 9.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted app that leverages an unspecified "type confusion."

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6986?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6986?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6986 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-2015-6986 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6986 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-4hpw-q687-rhpq.