CVE-2015-7038 json
Buffer overflow in libc in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 allows remote attackers to ex…
published 2015-12-11 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-6970
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.4%
- EPSS 4.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 91%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Buffer overflow in libc in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7039.
Exploit prediction
4.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91% 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/Dec/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00005.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Dec/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT205635
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT205637
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT205641
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT205640
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1034344
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/78719
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-7038
- NVD CVE-2015-7038
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