How severe is CVE-2015-6983?

CVE-2015-6983 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-6983 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6983?

CVE-2015-6983 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6983?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-6983 published?

CVE-2015-6983 was published on 2015-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6983

CVE-2015-6983 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
Published: 2015-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Double free vulnerability in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1 allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted app that accesses AtomicBufferedFile descriptors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6983?: Double free vulnerability in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1 allows attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted app that accesses AtomicBufferedFile descriptors.
How severe is CVE-2015-6983?: CVE-2015-6983 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-6983 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6983?: CVE-2015-6983 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6983?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-6983 published?: CVE-2015-6983 was published on 2015-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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