CVE-2015-7036

Description

The fts3_tokenizer function in SQLite, as used in Apple iOS before 8.4 and OS X before 10.10.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a SQL command that triggers an API call with a crafted pointer value in the second argument.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.07% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory gentoo.org 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://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-570/
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204942 vendor advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-21 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7036?
CVE-2015-7036 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-7036?
To fix CVE-2015-7036, 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-2015-7036 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-7036 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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