CVE-2015-5859 Detail
Current 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.
Source:
MITRE
View Analysis Description
Analysis 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.
Source:
MITRE
Impact
CVSS v2.0 Severity and Metrics:
Base Score:
4.3 MEDIUM
Vector:
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
(V2 legend)
Impact Subscore:
2.9
Exploitability Subscore:
8.6
Access Vector (AV):
Network
Access Complexity (AC):
Medium
Authentication (AU):
None
Confidentiality (C):
Partial
Integrity (I):
None
Availability (A):
None
Additional Information:
Allows unauthorized disclosure of information
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Technical Details
Vulnerability Type
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- Information Leak / Disclosure (CWE-200)
Change History
5 change records found
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Modified Analysis -
11/30/2015 2:50:59 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Changed |
CPE Configuration |
Configuration 1
OR
*cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:8.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous) |
Configuration 1
OR
*cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous)
Configuration 2
OR
*cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:8.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous) |
CVE Translated -
11/24/2015 12:45:00 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Translation |
|
El componente CFNetwork HTTPProtocol en Apple iOS en versiones anteriores a 9 y OS X en versiones anteriores a 10.11 no reconoce correctamente la lista de precarga HSTS durante una sesión de navegación privada de Safari, lo que facilita a atacantes remotos obtener información sensible rastreando la red. |
| Removed |
Translation |
El componente CFNetwork HTTPProtocol en Apple iOS en versiones anteriores a 9 no reconoce correctamente la lista de precarga HSTS durante una sesión de navegación privada, lo que facilita a atacantes remotos obtener información sensible rastreando la red. |
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CVE Modified by Source -
11/23/2015 9:59:03 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Changed |
Description |
The CFNetwork HTTPProtocol component in Apple iOS before 9 does not properly recognize the HSTS preload list during a private-browsing session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network. |
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. |
| Added |
Reference |
|
https://support.apple.com/HT205267 |
Modified Analysis -
11/23/2015 11:21:39 AM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
CPE Configuration |
|
Configuration 1
OR
*cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:8.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous) |
| Added |
CVSS V2 |
|
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) |
| Added |
CWE |
|
CWE-200 |
| Changed |
Reference Type |
https://support.apple.com/HT205212 No Types Assigned |
https://support.apple.com/HT205212 Advisory |
Initial CVE Analysis -
11/23/2015 10:22:44 AM
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2015-5859
NVD Published Date:
11/21/2015
NVD Last Modified:
11/30/2015
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