Vulnerability Description
The TRE library in Libc in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted regular expression, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3796 and CVE-2015-3798.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 8.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76343
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033275
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205030Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76343
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033275
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205030Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3797?
CVE-2015-3797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The TRE library in Libc in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application c...
How severe is CVE-2015-3797?
CVE-2015-3797 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3797?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.