CVE-2015-7988

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: June 26, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The handle_regservice_request function in mDNSResponder before 625.41.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unspecified vectors.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/143335
Source: cret@cert.org
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
Source: cret@cert.org
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036181
Source: cret@cert.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT206846
Source: cret@cert.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/143335
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036181
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT206846
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.6%
86th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

apple