CVE-2015-5874

Name: CVE-2015-5874
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-18T12:00:16.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5874 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CoreText in Apple iOS before 9 and iTunes before 12.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font file.. EPSS estimates a 4.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CoreText in Apple iOS before 9 and iTunes before 12.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.32%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.10.5
Apple	Itunes	<= 12.2
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 8.4.1
Apple	Watchos	1.0

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76763
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609
https://support.apple.com/HT205212Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205213Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205221Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205267Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76763
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609
https://support.apple.com/HT205212Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205213Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205221Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205267Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5874?

CoreText in Apple iOS before 9 and iTunes before 12.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font file.

How severe is CVE-2015-5874?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5874 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5874?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-5874?

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Source: NVD / NIST