CVE-2015-5879

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions XNU in Apple iOS versions prior to 9

Description The issue is related to the improper validation of TCP packet headers, which can be exploited by remote attackers to disrupt TCP connections, causing a denial of service. This is achieved by sending a crafted TCP packet header. The estimated number of potentially affected devices is not specified.

Recommendations For versions prior to 9, update to a version 9 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting network access to minimize the risk of exploitation.