Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-5756
FontParser 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-2015-3804 and CVE-2015-5775.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute codeDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-5756
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 2.00%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 88 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-5756
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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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-2015-5756
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-5756
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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/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
Products affected by CVE-2015-5756
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*