CVE-2015-5800
Description
WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9 and iTunes before 12.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-1 and APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-3.
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A memory corruption vulnerability in WebKit allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website, affecting iOS before 9 and iTunes before 12.3.
Vulnerability
WebKit in Apple iOS before 9 and iTunes before 12.3 contains a memory corruption vulnerability that can be triggered by visiting a crafted website. The issue is listed among other WebKit CVEs in the security updates for iOS 9 [1] and iTunes 12.3 [3]. No further technical details are disclosed in the available references.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to visit a malicious website. No additional authentication or network position beyond standard web access is required. The crafted website triggers memory corruption in WebKit, leading to arbitrary code execution or application crash.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected device or cause a denial of service (application crash). The code executes within the context of the WebKit process, potentially leading to full system compromise depending on sandbox restrictions.
Mitigation
Apple addressed this vulnerability in iOS 9 [1] and iTunes 12.3 [3]. Users should update to the latest versions. No workarounds are provided. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
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Affected products
3- Range: <12.3
- Range: <9
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
8- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00003.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT205212nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT205221nvdVendor Advisory
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00007.htmlnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/76763nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609nvd
- support.apple.com/HT205265nvd
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