CVE-2015-7029 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 3 Jul 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via memory corruption in Apple AirPort Base Station firmware.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-7029?

CVE-2015-7029 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jul 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware before 7.6.7 and 7.7.x before 7.7.7 misparses DNS data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7029?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Airport Base Station Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7029?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7029 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-2015-7029 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7029 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4rvm-q95x-rjfh.