Apple iOS up to 8.4.1 Kernel code

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apple iOS up to 8.4.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-17. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The kernel in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 does not properly mount HFS volumes, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via a crafted volume.

The weakness was shared 09/16/2015 by Maxime Villard with m00nbsd as HT205212 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-5748 since 08/06/2015. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in Ruby. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 9 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The entries 77174, 77175, 77176 and 77177 are related to this item.

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Class: Code
CWE: CWE-17
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 801105
OpenVAS Name: Apple Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities-03 October-15
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 9

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Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT205212
Researcher: Maxime Villard
Organization: m00nbsd
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-5748 (🔍)
SecurityTracker: 1033276
SecurityFocus: 76340 - Apple Mac OS X Prior to 10.10.5 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Created: 09/18/2015 13:09
Updated: 06/16/2022 08:35
Changes: 09/18/2015 13:09 (50), 12/25/2017 12:32 (21), 06/16/2022 08:35 (3)
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