Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-5798
WebKit, as used in Apple iTunes before 12.3, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via vectors related to iTunes Store browsing, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-3.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2015-5798
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-5798
0.41%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 70 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-5798
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-5798
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-5798
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00007.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT205265
About the security content of Safari 9 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76765
Apple iTunes APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-3 Man In The Middle Multiple Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033617
Apple iTunes Bugs Let Remote Users Conduct Man-in-the-Middle Attacks to Gain Information and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTracker
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00003.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT205221
About the security content of iTunes 12.3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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