CVE-2015-5929

Name: CVE-2015-5929
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-23T21:59:06.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5929 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9.1, Safari before 9.0.1, and iTunes before 12.3.1, 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-2015-10-21-1, APPLE-SA-2015-10-21-3, and APPLE-SA-2015-10-21-5.. EPSS estimates a 2.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9.1, Safari before 9.0.1, and iTunes before 12.3.1, 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-2015-10-21-1, APPLE-SA-2015-10-21-3, and APPLE-SA-2015-10-21-5.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.68%

83.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Itunes	<= 12.3.0
Apple	Safari	<= 9.0
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 9.0.2

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00004.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00006.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00054.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77267
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033929
https://support.apple.com/HT205370Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205372Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205377Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00004.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00006.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00054.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77267
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033929
https://support.apple.com/HT205370Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205372Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205377Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 23, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5929?

How severe is CVE-2015-5929?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5929 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5929?

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