Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-5755
CoreText in Apple iOS before 8.4.1 and OS X before 10.10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted font file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5761.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2015-5755
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Threat overview for CVE-2015-5755
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
548
IPs affected by CVE-2015-5755 1,295
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-5755
2.58%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 90 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-5755
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-5755
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-5755
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033275
Apple iOS Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Deny Service and Let Apps Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
About the security content of OS X Yosemite v10.10.5 and Security Update 2015-006 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76343
Apple Mac OS X and iOS Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00003.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00002.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205030
About the security content of iOS 8.4.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT205221
About the security content of iTunes 12.3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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