CVE-2015-7499
Overview
CVE-2015-7499 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting apple iphone_os. It was published on December 15, 2015.
Technical Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the xmlGROW function in parser.c in libxml2 before 2.9.3 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive process memory information via unspecified vectors.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update iphone_os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| apple | iphone_os | 0 | Affected |
| apple | mac_os_x | 0 | Affected |
| apple | tvos | 0 | Affected |
| apple | watchos | 0 | Affected |
| xmlsoft | libxml2 | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-7499?
CVE-2015-7499 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting apple iphone_os. It was published on December 15, 2015.
How severe is CVE-2015-7499?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-7499?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update iphone_os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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