Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Apple | Safari | <= 8.0.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00007.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00054.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79707Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033688Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT205265Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00007.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00054.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79707Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033688Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT205265Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5828?
CVE-2015-5828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). 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 intend...
How severe is CVE-2015-5828?
CVE-2015-5828 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5828?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Leap, Apple Safari.