CVE-2015-5806
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 Apple iOS before 9 and iTunes before 12.3.
Vulnerability
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in WebKit, the rendering engine used by Apple iOS and iTunes. The bug is triggered when processing maliciously crafted web content, leading to memory corruption. This affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9 and iTunes versions prior to 12.3 [1][3].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by hosting a malicious website and enticing a user to visit it. No authentication or special privileges are required. The crafted website causes WebKit to mishandle memory, resulting in corruption that can be leveraged for further exploitation.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application (MobileSafari on iOS or iTunes) or cause a denial of service via application crash. On iOS, code execution could lead to full system compromise.
Mitigation
Apple addressed this vulnerability in iOS 9 and iTunes 12.3, both released on September 16, 2015 [1][3]. Users should update to these versions or later. No workarounds are available.
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Affected products
2- 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
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00007.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT205212nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT205221nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT205265nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/76763nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609nvd
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