CVE-2015-7987
UnknownEPSS 2.51%
Last modified
CVE-2015-7987 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in mDNSResponder before 625.41.2 allow remote attackers to read or write to out-of-bounds memory locations via vectors involving the (1) GetValueForIPv4Addr, (2) GetValueForMACAddr, (3) rfc3110_import, or (4) CopyNSEC3ResourceRecord function.. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in mDNSResponder before 625.41.2 allow remote attackers to read or write to out-of-bounds memory locations via vectors involving the (1) GetValueForIPv4Addr, (2) GetValueForMACAddr, (3) rfc3110_import, or (4) CopyNSEC3ResourceRecord function.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | >= 9.0, < 9.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.9, < 10.9.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.10.0, < 10.10.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.11.0, < 10.11.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 2.1 |
| Apple | Airport Base Station Firmware | >= 7.6, < 7.6.7 |
| Apple | Airport Base Station Firmware | >= 7.7, < 7.7.7 |
| Apple | Mdnsresponder | < 625.41.2 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/143335Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91323Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036181Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206846Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/143335Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91323Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036181Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206846Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-7987?
Multiple buffer overflows in mDNSResponder before 625.41.2 allow remote attackers to read or write to out-of-bounds memory locations via vectors involving the (1) GetValueForIPv4Addr, (2) GetValueForMACAddr, (3) rfc3110_import, or (4) CopyNSEC3ResourceRecord function.
How severe is CVE-2015-7987?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7987 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7987?
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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