CVE-2015-5898 Information disclosure in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can obtain sensitive information by exploiting the use of hardware UID for cache encryption keys in iOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-5898?
CVE-2015-5898 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Sep 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CFNetwork in Apple iOS before 9 relies on the hardware UID for its cache encryption key, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by obtaining this UID.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5898?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5898?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5898 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-5898 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-5898 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vjgx-8ggj-99mf.