Remote code execution when parsing DNS data in AirPort Base Station - CVE-2015-7029
Published: June 21, 2016 / Updated: July 8, 2016
Vulnerability identifier: #VU11
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-7029
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
AirPort Base Station
AirPort Base Station
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to unknown error when parsing DNS data. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to gain complete control over vulnerable device.
How to mitigate CVE-2015-7029
The vendor has issued AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.6.7 and 7.7.7 to address this vulnerability.