Vulnerability Description
Apple Safari before 6.2.5, 7.x before 7.1.5, and 8.x before 8.0.5, as used on iOS before 8.3 and other platforms, does not properly delete browsing-history data from the history.plist file, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 8.2 |
| Apple | Safari | <= 6.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032047
- https://support.apple.com/HT204658Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT204661Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032047
- https://support.apple.com/HT204658Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT204661Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1112?
CVE-2015-1112 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Apple Safari before 6.2.5, 7.x before 7.1.5, and 8.x before 8.0.5, as used on iOS before 8.3 and other platforms, does not properly delete browsing-history data from the history.plist file, which allo...
How severe is CVE-2015-1112?
CVE-2015-1112 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1112?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Safari.