CVE-2015-3740
Description
A memory corruption vulnerability in WebKit allows remote code execution or denial of service via a crafted website, affecting multiple Apple products.
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A memory corruption vulnerability in WebKit allows remote code execution or denial of service via a crafted website, affecting multiple Apple products.
Vulnerability
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in WebKit, the web browser engine used by Apple iOS and Safari. The issue is present in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and Safari before versions 6.2.8, 7.1.8, and 8.0.8. The vulnerability can be triggered when processing a maliciously crafted website, leading to memory corruption and application crash [1][2].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by hosting a crafted website and enticing the user to visit it via a link or other means. No additional authentication or privileges are required, as the attack can be launched remotely. The user interaction is limited to visiting the malicious site [1][2].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted device or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash). The attacker could gain the same privileges as the user running the browser, potentially leading to full compromise of the device [1][2].
Mitigation
Apple has addressed this vulnerability in iOS 8.4.1 and Safari 6.2.8, 7.1.8, and 8.0.8, released on August 13, 2015 [1][2]. No workaround is available other than applying the updates. Users should update their devices to the latest available versions.
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Affected products
5cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: >=6.0,<6.2.8
- (no CPE)range: <6.2.8, <7.1.8, <8.0.8
- Range: <8.4.1
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
9- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00003.htmlnvdMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00000.htmlnvdMailing ListVendor Advisory
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00002.htmlnvdMailing ListVendor Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00054.htmlnvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/76338nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1033274nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- support.apple.com/HT205221nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT205030nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT205033nvdVendor Advisory
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