CVE-2015-5942

Name: CVE-2015-5942
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-23T21:59:18.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5942 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FontParser in Apple iOS before 9.1, OS X before 10.11.1, and watchOS before 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5927.. EPSS estimates a 3.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FontParser in Apple iOS before 9.1, OS X before 10.11.1, and watchOS before 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5927.

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	Mac Os X	<= 10.11.0
Apple	Watchos	<= 2.0.0
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 9.0.2

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033929
https://support.apple.com/HT205370Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205375Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205378Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033929
https://support.apple.com/HT205370Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205375Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205378Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 23, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5942?

How severe is CVE-2015-5942?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5942 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5942?

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