CVE-2015-6994 json
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1 mishandles reuse of virtual memory, which allows attackers to cause a denial of…
published 11y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2015-6926
- cvss
- 7.1
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1 mishandles reuse of virtual memory, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted app.
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1.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.1 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-399 Resource Management Errors
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-2015-6994
- NVD CVE-2015-6994
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