PT-2015-2456 · Apple · Ios

Proteas · Published 2015-10-23 · Updated 2016-12-24 · CVE-2015-6986

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apple iOS versions prior to 9.1

Description The issue is related to a type confusion error in the Graphics Driver subsystem, specifically in the com.apple.driver.AppleVXD393 driver. This error can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted app. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to leverage the type confusion to achieve code execution.

Recommendations For versions prior to 9.1, update to iOS version 9.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the installation of apps from untrusted sources to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Type Confusion

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-843

Related Identifiers

BDU:2015-11821

CVE-2015-6986

Affected Products

Ios

References · 6

• https://support.apple.com/HT205370 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2015-11821 · Security Note
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00002.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-6986 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/77268 · Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1033929 · Note