CVE-2015-6988 json
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1 does not initialize an unspecified data structure, which allows remote attackers…
published 2015-10-23 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-6920
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.5%
- EPSS 5.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1 does not initialize an unspecified data structure, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving an unknown network-connectivity requirement.
Exploit prediction
5.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
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-2015-6988
- NVD CVE-2015-6988
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