CVE-2015-7017 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted font file in Apple CoreText.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-7017?

CVE-2015-7017 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 23 Oct 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

CoreText in Apple iOS before 9.1, OS X before 10.11.1, and iTunes before 12.3.1 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-2015-6975 and CVE-2015-6992.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7017?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Itunes, Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7017?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7017 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2015-7017 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7017 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3gg4-3mqm-xx5v.

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