CVE-2015-5827 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass Same Origin Policy in iOS WebKit via crafted events to obtain object references, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2015-5827?
CVE-2015-5827 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Sep 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
WebKit in Apple iOS before 9 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain an object reference via vectors involving a (1) custom event, (2) message event, or (3) pop state event.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5827?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5827?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2015-5827 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5827 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f4mf-p33j-2434, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-5827.