CVE-2015-5846 json
IOKit in the kernel in Apple iOS before 9 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (…
published 2015-09-18 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-5792
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.7%
- EPSS 2.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 86%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IOKit in the kernel in Apple iOS before 9 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-2015-5844 and CVE-2015-5845.
Exploit prediction
2.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT205212
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT205213
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1033609
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/76764
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-5846
- NVD CVE-2015-5846
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