CVE-2015-1087 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 10 Apr 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can read arbitrary files from iOS devices via crafted relative paths in backups, requiring user interaction to initiate the backup process.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-1087?

CVE-2015-1087 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 10 Apr 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Backup in Apple iOS before 8.3 allows attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted relative path.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1087?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1087?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1087 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2015-1087 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1087 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-334x-r396-c494.