CVE-2015-7029

Critical

Published: 03/07/2016(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

Apple AirPort Base Station firmware before 7.6.7 and 7.7.x before 7.7.7 misparses DNS data, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to remotely take control of the device or disrupt its operation, potentially leading to serious availability issues within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Apple AirPort Base Station firmware to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Original NVD description (English source)

Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware before 7.6.7 and 7.7.x before 7.7.7 misparses DNS data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.