CVE-2015-1157: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-1157: CoreText in Apple iOS 8.x through 8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot and mess...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 04:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2015-1157 is an Apple iOS denial-of-service issue where a specially crafted Unicode message could trigger device reboot or messaging disruption when notifications tried to display truncated text. Business impact is availability, not confirmed data theft, and the affected range in the bundle is iOS 8.x through 8.3. Exposure is most relevant to legacy Apple iOS devices running iOS 8.x through 8.3 that receive message notifications from SMS or messaging apps such as WhatsApp. Modern supported iOS fleets are unlikely to be exposed, but unmanaged legacy devices should be verified. Treat this as a legacy mobile availability risk. It is not supported by the provided sources as data theft or active exploitation, but remaining iOS 8.3-or-earlier devices should be upgraded or retired because they are far outside normal support expectations. Mitigation focus: Check Apple advisories linked in the source bundle for fixed iOS guidance.; Upgrade or retire devices still running iOS 8.x through 8.3.; Prioritize managed mobile fleets and executive-owned legacy devices for review..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 28, 2015, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://support.apple.com/HT205221CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://ghostbin.com/paste/zws9mCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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