Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-5940
The Accelerate Framework component in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1, when multi-threading is enabled, omits certain validation and locking steps, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-5940
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.95%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 81 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-5940
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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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-2015-5940
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-5940
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https://support.apple.com/HT205370
About the security content of iOS 9.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77263
Apple iOS and Mac OS X Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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https://support.apple.com/HT205375
About the security content of OS X El Capitan 10.11.1, Security Update 2015-004 Yosemite, and Security Update 2015-007 Mavericks - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033929
Apple OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Let Apps Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00002.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2015-5940
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*