How severe is CVE-2015-7040?

CVE-2015-7040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-7040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7040?

CVE-2015-7040 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7040?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-7040 published?

CVE-2015-7040 was published on 2015-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7040

CVE-2015-7040 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
Published: 2015-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7041, CVE-2015-7042, and CVE-2015-7043.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7040?: The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.2, OS X before 10.11.2, tvOS before 9.1, and watchOS before 2.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7041, CVE-2015-7042, and CVE-2015-7043.
How severe is CVE-2015-7040?: CVE-2015-7040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-7040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7040?: CVE-2015-7040 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-7040 published?: CVE-2015-7040 was published on 2015-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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