CVE-2015-5798

Name: CVE-2015-5798
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-18T10:59:17.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5798 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebKit, as used in Apple iTunes before 12.3, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via vectors related to iTunes Store browsing, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-3.. EPSS estimates a 2.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebKit, as used in Apple iTunes before 12.3, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via vectors related to iTunes Store browsing, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-3.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.19%

80.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Itunes	<= 12.2
Apple	Safari	<= 8.0.8

References

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/76765
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033617
https://support.apple.com/HT205221Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205265Vendor 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/76765
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033617
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-2015-5798?

How severe is CVE-2015-5798?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5798 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5798?

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