CVE-2015-5796

Name: CVE-2015-5796
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-18T10:59:15.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5796 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9 and iTunes before 12.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-1 and APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-3.. EPSS estimates a 2.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9 and iTunes before 12.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-1 and APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-3.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.50%

82.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	<= 8.0.8
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 8.4.1
Apple	Itunes	<= 12.2

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00007.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76763
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609
https://support.apple.com/HT205212Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205221Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205265Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00007.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76763
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609
https://support.apple.com/HT205212Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205221Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205265Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5796?

How severe is CVE-2015-5796?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5796 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5796?

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