CVE-2015-7987 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 26 Jun 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can trigger buffer overflows in mDNSResponder to read or write out-of-bounds memory, potentially leading to code execution or information disclosure.

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-2015-7987?

CVE-2015-7987 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 26 Jun 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in mDNSResponder before 625.41.2 allow remote attackers to read or write to out-of-bounds memory locations via vectors involving the (1) GetValueForIPv4Addr, (2) GetValueForMACAddr, (3) rfc3110_import, or (4) CopyNSEC3ResourceRecord function.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7987?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Apple Airport Base Station Firmware, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mdnsresponder, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7987?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7987 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-2015-7987 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7987 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-fw6g-vx3h-m7pr.