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CVE-2015-5757

UnknownEPSS 2.77%

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CVE-2015-5757 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libpthread in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an app that uses a crafted syscall to interfere with locking.. EPSS estimates a 2.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libpthread in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an app that uses a crafted syscall to interfere with locking.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.77%

84.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleIphone Os<= 8.4
AppleMac Os X<= 10.10.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5757?
libpthread in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an app that uses a crafted syscall to interfere with locking.
How severe is CVE-2015-5757?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5757 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5757?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST