CVE-2015-5898 json
CFNetwork in Apple iOS before 9 relies on the hardware UID for its cache encryption key, which makes it easier for physically proximate att…
published 2015-09-18 11 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2015-5844
- cvss
- 2.1
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.2%
- EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 16%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
CFNetwork in Apple iOS before 9 relies on the hardware UID for its cache encryption key, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by obtaining this UID.
Exploit prediction
0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 16% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.1 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT205212
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT205213
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1033609
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/76764
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2015-5898
- NVD CVE-2015-5898
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