CVE-2015-5940

Name: CVE-2015-5940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-23T21:59:17.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5940 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Accelerate Framework component in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1, when multi-threading is enabled, omits certain validation and locking steps, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Accelerate Framework component in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1, when multi-threading is enabled, omits certain validation and locking steps, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.35%

81.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 9.0.2
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.11.0

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77263
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033929
https://support.apple.com/HT205370Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205375Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77263
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033929
https://support.apple.com/HT205370Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205375Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5940?

How severe is CVE-2015-5940?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5940 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5940?

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