CVE-2015-7987 json
Multiple buffer overflows in mDNSResponder before 625.41.2 allow remote attackers to read or write to out-of-bounds memory locations via ve…
published 2016-06-26 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-7883
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.5%
- EPSS 2.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 84%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Multiple buffer overflows in mDNSResponder before 625.41.2 allow remote attackers to read or write to out-of-bounds memory locations via vectors involving the (1) GetValueForIPv4Addr, (2) GetValueForMACAddr, (3) rfc3110_import, or (4) CopyNSEC3ResourceRecord function.
Patch / fix
- apple mdnsresponder 625.41.2
- apple iphone_os 9.1
- apple mac_os_x 10.9.5, 10.10.5, 10.11.1
- apple watchos 2.1
- apple airport_base_station_firmware 7.6.7, 7.7.7
Exploit prediction
2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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support.apple.com
/HT206846
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1036181
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/143335
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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oracle.com
/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/91323
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-7987
- NVD CVE-2015-7987
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