Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-6994
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1 mishandles reuse of virtual memory, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted app.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2015-6994
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-6994
0.21%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 57 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-6994
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.1
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
8.6
|
6.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-6994
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-6994
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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
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