Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-7040
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7041, CVE-2015-7042, and CVE-2015-7043.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2015-7040
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-7040
1.18%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 85 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-7040
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.3
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
|
2.9
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2015-7040
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https://support.apple.com/HT205641
About the security content of watchOS 2.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT205635
About the security content of iOS 9.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT205640
About the security content of tvOS 9.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00002.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00001.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78719
Apple Mac OS X/watchOS/iOS/tvOS Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034344
Apple OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote and Local Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Deny Service and Let Local Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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https://support.apple.com/HT205637
About the security content of OS X El Capitan 10.11.2, Security Update 2015-005 Yosemite, and Security Update 2015-008 Mavericks - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00000.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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