CVE-2015-5859
Apple Safari CFNetwork HTTPProtocol HSTS Spoofing
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 22, 2015, 3:59 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 30, 2015, 7:50 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
2.9
Exploitability Score :
8.6
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2015-5859.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/HT205212 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://support.apple.com/HT205267 |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 30, 2015
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 by [email protected]
Nov. 24, 2015
Action Type Old Value New Value 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. 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. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 24, 2015
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 by [email protected]
Nov. 23, 2015
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) Changed Reference Type https://support.apple.com/HT205212 No Types Assigned https://support.apple.com/HT205212 Advisory Added CWE CWE-200 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 23, 2015
Action Type Old Value New Value
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2015-5859 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2015-5859
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.27 }} 0.00%
score
0.62393
percentile