FKIE_CVE-2015-5752

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2015-08-17 00:00 - Updated: 2026-06-17 00:29
Severity
Summary
Backup in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on filesystem access via a crafted app that creates a symlink.
References
product-security@apple.comhttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
product-security@apple.comhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76337
product-security@apple.comhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033275
product-security@apple.comhttps://support.apple.com/kb/HT205030Vendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76337
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033275
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205030Vendor Advisory
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
apple iphone_os *
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