Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old WebKit memory-corruption flaw affecting Apple iOS and Safari versions before Apple’s 2015 fixes. A malicious website could crash the browser or potentially run code on the user’s device. Business risk is mainly legacy-device exposure, not current mainstream Apple platforms. Exposure is most likely where legacy iOS devices or Mac Safari installations remain below the fixed versions. The provided data does not identify exact CPEs, supported platform scope, or all downstream packages, so Linux/WebKit package exposure should be checked against vendor advisories. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact if vulnerable systems still exist. It is not KEV-listed in the provided bundle, but browser remote-code-execution potential warrants prompt remediation on any remaining affected assets. Mitigation focus: Update iOS to 8.4.1 or later where applicable.; Update Safari to 6.2.8, 7.1.8, 8.0.8, or later as applicable.; Retire or isolate Apple systems that cannot receive fixed browser updates..
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- Known Exploited
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/HT205221CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205030CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205033CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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