CVE-2015-5828

Description

The API in the WebKit Plug-ins component in Apple Safari before 9 does not provide notification of an HTTP Redirection (aka 3xx) status code to a plugin, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended request restrictions via a crafted web site.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79707 vdb entry third party advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00054.html third party advisory vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205265 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033688 vdb entry third party advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00007.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5828?
CVE-2015-5828 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-5828?
To fix CVE-2015-5828, 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-2015-5828 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-5828 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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