CVE-2015-1111: Infoleak
Published Apr 10, 2015
·Updated
Safari in Apple iOS before 8.3 does not delete Recently Closed Tabs data in response to a history-clearing action, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a history file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
apple iPhone OS<=8.2
Event History
Apr 10, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1111?
CVE-2015-1111 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for sensitive information exposure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-1111?
To mitigate CVE-2015-1111, upgrade your iOS to version 8.3 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
3
What type of information can be exposed by CVE-2015-1111?
CVE-2015-1111 can expose sensitive browsing history data that should have been cleared.
4
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2015-1111?
CVE-2015-1111 affects all iOS versions prior to 8.3.
5
Is CVE-2015-1111 a remote attack vulnerability?
CVE-2015-1111 is not a remote vulnerability; it requires access to the affected device.