Vulnerability Description
CoreText in Apple iOS before 9.1, OS X before 10.11.1, and iTunes before 12.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6992 and CVE-2015-7017.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Itunes | <= 12.3.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.0.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00006.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033929
- https://support.apple.com/HT205370Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205372Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205375Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00006.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033929
- https://support.apple.com/HT205370Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205372Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205375Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6975?
CVE-2015-6975 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). CoreText in Apple iOS before 9.1, OS X before 10.11.1, and iTunes before 12.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font fi...
How severe is CVE-2015-6975?
CVE-2015-6975 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-2015-6975?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Itunes, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.