Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-5898
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.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-5898
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.14%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 49 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-5898
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-5898
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2015-5898
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76764
Apple iOS APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-1 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609
Apple iOS Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Bypass Security Restrictions, and Deny Service and Let Apps and Local Users Gain Elevated Pr
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT205212
About the security content of iOS 9 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT205213
About the security content of watchOS 2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2015-5898
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*