CVE-2015-5940 json
The Accelerate Framework component in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1, when multi-threading is enabled, omits certain validati…
published 2015-10-23 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-5886
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.3%
- EPSS 2.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 83%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Accelerate Framework component in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1, when multi-threading is enabled, omits certain validation and locking steps, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
Exploit prediction
2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
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/Oct/msg00005.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT205375
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT205370
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/77263
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id/1033929
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-5940
- NVD CVE-2015-5940
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