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