CVE-2015-7039 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted package due to a buffer overflow in libc, affecting Apple operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-7039?
CVE-2015-7039 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 11 Dec 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in libc in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7038.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7039?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7039?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7039 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-2015-7039 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7039 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2gg2-qwgv-qfvc.