Vulnerability Description
The Telephony component in Apple iPhone OS before 3.1 does not properly handle SMS arrival notifications, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and service interruption) via a crafted SMS message.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 3.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36677Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3860PatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36677Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3860PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2815?
CVE-2009-2815 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The Telephony component in Apple iPhone OS before 3.1 does not properly handle SMS arrival notifications, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and servi...
How severe is CVE-2009-2815?
CVE-2009-2815 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2815?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os.