First published: Fri Apr 10 2015(Updated: )
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.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.10.2 | |
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=8.2 |
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CVE-2015-1091 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy.
To fix CVE-2015-1091, update your Apple iOS to version 8.3 or later and macOS to version 10.10.3 or later.
CVE-2015-1091 affects users of Apple iOS versions prior to 8.3 and macOS versions prior to 10.10.3.
CVE-2015-1091 exploits improper handling of request headers during HTTP response redirects.
The impact of CVE-2015-1091 allows remote attackers to compromise the Same Origin Policy, potentially exposing sensitive information.