CVE-2015-5843
Description
IOMobileFrameBuffer in Apple iOS before 9 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
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IOMobileFrameBuffer in iOS before 9 allows local privilege escalation or denial of service via memory corruption.
Vulnerability
IOMobileFrameBuffer in Apple iOS versions prior to 9 contains a memory corruption issue via unspecified vectors [1]. This vulnerability affects iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches running iOS prior to 9.
Exploitation
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability by using unspecified vectors to trigger memory corruption in IOMobileFrameBuffer. No user interaction is required beyond having local access to the device [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges or cause a denial of service, leading to memory corruption and potential system instability [1].
Mitigation
Apple addressed this vulnerability in iOS 9. Users should update their devices to iOS 9 or later via the Settings app or iTunes [1].
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Affected products
3- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Range: <9
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
6- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT205212nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT205213nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/76764nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609nvd
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