CVE-2015-1091

Description

The CFNetwork Session component in Apple iOS before 8.3 and Apple OS X before 10.10.3 does not properly handle request headers during processing of redirects in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.42%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/HT204659 vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00002.html vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73984 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032048 vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.html vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT204661 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1091?
CVE-2015-1091 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-1091?
To fix CVE-2015-1091, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-1091 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-1091 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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