CVE-2015-5860 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass Safari private-browsing protections and track users via crafted websites due to mishandled HSTS state in iOS.
- 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-2015-5860?
CVE-2015-5860 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
The CFNetwork HTTPProtocol component in Apple iOS before 9 mishandles HSTS state, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Safari private-browsing protection mechanism and track users via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5860?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5860?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5860 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-5860 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5860 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qpxf-3h83-wpj5.