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.

CVSS v2.0 7.1 HIGH

7.1^/10

CVSS v2.0 : HIGH

Vector : AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Exploitability : 8.6 / Impact : 6.9

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity MEDIUM

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

References

Link	Resource
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00002.html	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205370	Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205375	Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.html	Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77263
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033929

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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 2 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2015-10-23 14:59

Updated : 2016-12-23 18:59

NVD link : CVE-2015-6994

Mitre link : CVE-2015-6994

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-399

Resource Management Errors

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Products Affected

apple

mac_os_x
iphone_os

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