Apple iOS up to 8.4.1 Kernel code

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple iOS up to 8.4.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Kernel. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2015-5748. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123806 (Apple Mac OS X v10.10.5 and Security Update 2015-006 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2015-08-13-2)).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 76340†). The entries VDB-77174, VDB-77175, VDB-77176 and VDB-77177 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Code
CWE: CWE-17
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Physical: Partially
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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 9

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT205212
Researcher: Maxime Villard
Organization: m00nbsd
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-5748 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-5748
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-77799
SecurityFocus: 76340 - Apple Mac OS X Prior to 10.10.5 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1033276

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/18/2015 13:09
Updated: 02/03/2025 01:35
Changes: 09/18/2015 13:09 (50), 12/25/2017 12:32 (21), 06/16/2022 08:35 (3), 02/03/2025 01:35 (16)
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