Vulnerability Description
The IOHIDFamily API in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7111.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 9.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | <= 2.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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-2015-7112?
CVE-2015-7112 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The IOHIDFamily API in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of servic...
How severe is CVE-2015-7112?
CVE-2015-7112 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-2015-7112?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos, Apple Mac Os X.