CVE-2015-5856
CVE-2015-5856 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-254.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-254
- Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Application Store component in Apple iOS before 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service to an enterprise-signed app via a crafted ITMS URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-5856?
- The Application Store component in Apple iOS before 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service to an enterprise-signed app via a crafted ITMS URL.
- How severe is CVE-2015-5856?
- CVE-2015-5856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-5856 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-5856?
- CVE-2015-5856 affects Apple Iphone Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-5856?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-5856 published?
- CVE-2015-5856 was published on 2015-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76764
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609
- https://support.apple.com/HT205212
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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