Vulnerability Details : CVE-2015-5906
The HTML form implementation in WebKit in Apple iOS before 9 does not prevent QuickType access to the final character of a password, which might make it easier for remote attackers to discover a password by leveraging a later prediction containing that character.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2015-5906
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2015-5906
0.36%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 68 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2015-5906
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2015-5906
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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-2015-5906
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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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76766
WebKit APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-1 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.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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