CVE-2015-6994

High

Published: 23/10/2015(UTC)Translated: 16/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1 mishandles reuse of virtual memory, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted app.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt system operation, potentially leading to service availability interruptions for users.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Other vulnerabilities in Jądro systemu Apple iOS i OS X

CVE-2016-1756High
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3 and OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted app.

Original NVD description (English source)

The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1 mishandles reuse of virtual memory, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted app.