CVE-2015-7988 Null dereference in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 26 Jun 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a NULL pointer dereference in mDNSResponder.

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-2015-7988?

CVE-2015-7988 is a critical 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

The handle_regservice_request function in mDNSResponder before 625.41.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unspecified vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7988?

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-2015-7988?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7988 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-7988 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7988 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-wj37-2wrq-j2mg.