Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | <= 8.0.8 |
| Apple | Itunes | <= 12.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 8.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00007.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76766
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609
- https://support.apple.com/HT205212Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205221Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205265Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00007.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76766
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609
- https://support.apple.com/HT205212Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205221Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5821?
CVE-2015-5821 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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...
How severe is CVE-2015-5821?
CVE-2015-5821 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5821?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Itunes, Apple Iphone Os.