CVE-2015-5859 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can sniff sensitive information during Safari private browsing due to improper HSTS preload list handling in CFNetwork.
- 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-2015-5859?
CVE-2015-5859 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 22 Nov 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 CFNetwork HTTPProtocol component in Apple iOS before 9 and OS X before 10.11 does not properly recognize the HSTS preload list during a Safari private-browsing session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5859?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5859?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5859 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-5859 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5859 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hwhp-2mvj-9xh7.