CVE-2015-3659

Description

The SQLite authorizer in the Storage functionality in WebKit in Apple Safari before 6.2.7, 7.x before 7.1.7, and 8.x before 8.0.7, as used in Apple iOS before 8.4 and other products, does not properly restrict access to SQL functions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted web site.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.12% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204941 vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204950 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75492 vdb entry
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00132.html vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00001.html vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00004.html vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032754 vdb entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2937-1 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3659?
CVE-2015-3659 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-3659?
To fix CVE-2015-3659, 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-2015-3659 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-3659 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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