CVE-2015-1092

Description

NSXMLParser in Foundation in Apple iOS before 8.3 and Apple TV before 7.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.54%

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204870
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00002.html	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73983	vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032050	vdb entry
https://support.apple.com/HT204662	vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00003.html	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT204661	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1092?: CVE-2015-1092 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-1092?: To fix CVE-2015-1092, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-1092 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-1092 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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