CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-5899

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

libpthread in the kernel in Apple iOS before 9 has a vulnerability that allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to serious security threats, allowing local users to gain unauthorized access or destabilize the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the iOS system to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

libpthread in the kernel in Apple iOS before 9 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS