CVE-2015-5816 describes a memory corruption vulnerability in WebKit, specifically within JavaScriptCore, affecting Apple iOS before version 9 and iTunes before version 12.3. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service by enticing users to visit a specially crafted website. With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability is rated as medium severity, requiring medium attack complexity (AC:M) and having potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:P/I:P/A:P). The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), meaning it can be exploited remotely. There is no evidence of active exploitation (KEV: No), nor is there publicly available exploit code in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, indicating low public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 8.4.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 8.0.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 12.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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