CVE-2015-7987: Multiple buffer overflows in mDNSResponder before 625.41.2 allow remote attackers to read or write to out-o...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-7987 is a set of buffer overflow flaws in mDNSResponder before version 625.41.2. A remote attacker could cause out-of-bounds memory reads or writes. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, confirmed affected products, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely where mDNSResponder before 625.41.2 is present in network-reachable Bonjour or mDNS service implementations. The supplied affected-product data is incomplete, so teams should validate actual package or component versions rather than relying on CPE matching. Treat as important for environments using Bonjour or mDNSResponder, especially on exposed or broadly reachable systems. The technical impact is serious, but business urgency depends on whether vulnerable versions are present because the supplied data lacks CVSS, CPEs, and exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify assets running mDNSResponder before 625.41.2.; Apply vendor updates that include mDNSResponder 625.41.2 or later.; Review Apple, Oracle, and CERT guidance for product-specific updates..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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