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CVE-2015-1157

UnknownEPSS 5.50%

Last modified

CVE-2015-1157 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CoreText in Apple iOS 8.x through 8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot and messaging disruption) via crafted Unicode text that is not properly handled during display truncation in the Notifications feature, as demonstrated by Arabic characters in (1) an SMS message or (2) a WhatsApp message.. EPSS estimates a 5.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CoreText in Apple iOS 8.x through 8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot and messaging disruption) via crafted Unicode text that is not properly handled during display truncation in the Notifications feature, as demonstrated by Arabic characters in (1) an SMS message or (2) a WhatsApp message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.50%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleIphone Os8.0
AppleIphone Os8.0.1
AppleIphone Os8.0.2
AppleIphone Os8.1
AppleIphone Os8.1.2
AppleIphone Os8.1.3
AppleIphone Os8.2
AppleIphone Os8.3
AppleMac Os X<= 10.0.3
AppleItunes<= 12.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1157?
CoreText in Apple iOS 8.x through 8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot and messaging disruption) via crafted Unicode text that is not properly handled during display truncation in the Notifications feature, as demonstrated by Arabic characters in (1) an SMS message or (2) a WhatsApp message.
How severe is CVE-2015-1157?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1157 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1157?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST