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CVE-2015-5940

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.8 EPSS 2.35%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2015-10-23 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2015-5940
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.8
EPSS
2.35%

Original NVD Description

The Accelerate Framework component in Apple iOS before 9.1 and OS X before 10.11.1, when multi-threading is enabled, omits certain validation and locking steps, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.