Vulnerability Description
CoreText in Apple iOS before 9 and iTunes before 12.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font file.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.5 |
| Apple | Itunes | <= 12.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 8.4.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00003.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76763
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609
- https://support.apple.com/HT205212Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205213Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205221Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205267Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00003.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76763
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5874?
CVE-2015-5874 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). CoreText in Apple iOS before 9 and iTunes before 12.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font file.
How severe is CVE-2015-5874?
CVE-2015-5874 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5874?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Itunes, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Watchos.