CVE-2015-7116

Name: CVE-2015-7116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-10T03:59:01.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7116 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libxml2 in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, and tvOS before 9.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted XML document, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7115.. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libxml2 in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, and tvOS before 9.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted XML document, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7115.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.08%

79.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Tvos	<= 9.0
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.11.0
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 9.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7116?

How severe is CVE-2015-7116?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7116 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7116?

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Source: NVD / NIST