CVE-2015-1096:CVE-2015-1096 - IOHIDFamily vulnerability in Apple iOS, OS X, and Apple TV

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IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 8.3, Apple OS X before 10.10.3, and Apple TV before 7.2 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information about kernel memory via a crafted app.

Overview

This vulnerability in the IOHIDFamily component affects multiple Apple products, including iOS, OS X, and Apple TV. It allows malicious actors to access sensitive information from kernel memory by exploiting a flaw in the way the affected systems handle certain types of input from a malicious application.

Remediation

To mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability, users are advised to update their Apple devices to the latest available software versions. Apple released security updates addressing this issue in iOS 8.3, OS X 10.10.3, and Apple TV 7.2. It is crucial to apply these updates promptly to protect against potential exploitation of this vulnerability.

References

  1. Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/HT204659
  2. Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204870
  3. APPLE-SA-2015-04-08-3 - http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00002.html
  4. SecurityTracker - http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032048
  5. APPLE-SA-2015-04-08-2 - http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.html
  6. Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/HT204662
  7. APPLE-SA-2015-04-08-4 - http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00003.html
  8. CVE-2015-1096 - https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-1096

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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