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CVE-2015-5752 is an Apple iOS backup security issue fixed in iOS 8.4.1. A crafted app could create a symlink that bypassed intended filesystem access restrictions. The public bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, exploitation evidence, or detailed impact beyond restricted file access bypass. Exposure appears limited to Apple iOS devices running versions before 8.4.1. The bundle does not identify specific device models, deployment conditions, app distribution requirements, or enterprise configurations that change exposure. Treat this as a legacy mobile fleet hygiene issue unless pre-8.4.1 iOS devices remain in use. There is insufficient source evidence to claim emergency exploitation, but unsupported mobile devices should not remain in production. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected iOS devices to iOS 8.4.1 or later where supported.; Check Apple advisory HT205030 and APPLE-SA-2015-08-13-3 for vendor guidance.; Remove or isolate unsupported devices that remain below iOS 8.4.1..
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- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205030CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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