Vulnerability identifier: #VU11

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:U/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-7029

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AirPort Base Station
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Apple Inc.

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.

Mitigation

The vendor has issued AirPort Base Station Firmware Update 7.6.7 and 7.7.7 to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

AirPort Base Station: 7.6.6 - 7.7.6

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206849

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.