Vulnerability Description
IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 9.1, OS X before 10.11.1, and watchOS before 2.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Watchos | <= 2.0.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033929
- https://support.apple.com/HT205370Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205375Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205378Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033929
- https://support.apple.com/HT205370Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205375Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205378Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6974?
CVE-2015-6974 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 9.1, OS X before 10.11.1, and watchOS before 2.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) v...
How severe is CVE-2015-6974?
CVE-2015-6974 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-6974?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Watchos, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Iphone Os.