First published: Fri Sep 18 2015(Updated: )
The document.cookie API implementation in the CFNetwork Cookies subsystem in WebKit in Apple iOS before 9 allows remote attackers to bypass an intended single-cookie restriction via unspecified vectors.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=8.4.1 | |
Apple Mobile Safari | <=8.0.8 |
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CVE-2015-3801 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass cookie restrictions.
To mitigate CVE-2015-3801, update to the latest version of iOS or Safari that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2015-3801 affects iOS versions prior to 9 and Safari versions prior to 8.0.8.
CVE-2015-3801 can be exploited through unspecified attack vectors that allow cookie restriction bypass.
Exploitation of CVE-2015-3801 does not necessarily require user interaction, making it more critical.