CVE-2015-3742
Description
WebKit memory corruption in Apple iOS and Safari allows remote code execution or denial of service via crafted website.
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WebKit memory corruption in Apple iOS and Safari allows remote code execution or denial of service via crafted website.
Vulnerability
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in WebKit, the rendering engine used by Apple’s Safari browser and iOS. The flaw can be triggered when processing a maliciously crafted website. Affected versions include Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and Safari before 6.2.8, 7.x before 7.1.8, and 8.x before 8.0.8 [1][2].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by luring a user to visit a specially crafted web page. No additional privileges or user interaction beyond visiting the page is required. The attacker needs to host the malicious site or inject the content into a trusted site.
Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the application (WebKit) or cause a denial of service due to memory corruption and application crash. This could potentially allow the attacker to take control of the affected device or browser.
Mitigation
Apple addressed this vulnerability in iOS 8.4.1 (released August 13, 2015) and Safari 8.0.8, 7.1.8, and 6.2.8 (released August 13, 2015) [1][2]. Users should update to the latest versions. No workarounds are available.
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Affected products
6cpe: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 (6.x); <7.1.8 (7.x); <8.0.8 (8.x)
- 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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