CVE-2015-3721

Description

The kernel in Apple iOS before 8.4 and OS X before 10.10.4 does not properly handle HFS parameters, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-layout information via a crafted app.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.58%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75491 vdb entry
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204941 vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032760 vdb entry
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204942 vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00001.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3721?
CVE-2015-3721 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-3721?
To fix CVE-2015-3721, 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-2015-3721 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-3721 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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