CVE-2015-7039

CVE-2015-7039 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Tvos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in libc in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7038.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7039?
Buffer overflow in libc in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7038.
How severe is CVE-2015-7039?
CVE-2015-7039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-7039 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7039?
CVE-2015-7039 primarily affects Apple Tvos. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7039?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-7039 published?
CVE-2015-7039 was published on 2015-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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