CVE-2015-7113 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via malformed plist files in iOS and watchOS LaunchServices.
- 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-2015-7113?
CVE-2015-7113 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 11 Dec 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
The LaunchServices component in Apple iOS before 9.2 and watchOS before 2.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a malformed plist.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7113?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7113?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7113 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-2015-7113 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7113 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3c46-86x3-m7x8.