CVE-2015-3754 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can track users via crafted websites due to improper credential caching in Safari's private browsing mode.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2015-3754?
CVE-2015-3754 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 16 Aug 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
The private-browsing implementation in WebKit in Apple Safari before 6.2.8, 7.x before 7.1.8, and 8.x before 8.0.8 does not prevent caching of HTTP authentication credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to track users via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3754?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3754?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2015-3754 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-3754 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vcw5-5m6w-mgw3, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-3754.