CVE-2015-3686

Name: CVE-2015-3686
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-03T01:59:41.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3686 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CoreText in Apple iOS before 8.4 and OS X before 10.10.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted text file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3685, CVE-2015-3687, CVE-2015-3688, and CVE-2015-3689.. EPSS estimates a 3.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CoreText in Apple iOS before 8.4 and OS X before 10.10.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted text file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3685, CVE-2015-3687, CVE-2015-3688, and CVE-2015-3689.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.29%

86.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 8.3
Apple	Itunes	<= 12.2
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.10.3

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204941Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204942Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75491
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032760
https://support.apple.com/HT205221Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Jun/msg00002.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204941Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204942Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75491
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032760
https://support.apple.com/HT205221Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3686?

How severe is CVE-2015-3686?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3686 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3686?

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