Vulnerability Description
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7041, CVE-2015-7042, and CVE-2015-7043.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | <= 2.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 9.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.1 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78719
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034344
- https://support.apple.com/HT205635Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205637Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205640Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205641Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78719
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-7040?
CVE-2015-7040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-201...
How severe is CVE-2015-7040?
CVE-2015-7040 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Watchos, Apple Tvos, Apple Mac Os X.