CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-5820: Input Validation

First published: Fri Sep 18 2015(Updated: )

WebKit in Apple iOS before 9 allows remote attackers to trigger a dialing action via a crafted (1) tel://, (2) facetime://, or (3) facetime-audio:// URL.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mobile Safari<=8.0.8
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<=8.4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-5820?

    CVE-2015-5820 has been rated as a moderate vulnerability due to its potential to trigger unintended dialing actions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-5820?

    To mitigate CVE-2015-5820, users should update their devices to iOS 9 or later versions.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2015-5820?

    CVE-2015-5820 affects Apple Safari versions up to 8.0.8 and iPhone OS versions up to 8.4.1.

  • Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2015-5820?

    Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2015-5820 by using specially crafted tel://, facetime://, or facetime-audio:// URLs.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2015-5820?

    The impact of CVE-2015-5820 includes potential unauthorized phone calls initiated by the device without user consent.

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