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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple Mobile Safari | <=8.0.8 | |
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=8.4.1 |
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CVE-2015-5820 has been rated as a moderate vulnerability due to its potential to trigger unintended dialing actions.
To mitigate CVE-2015-5820, users should update their devices to iOS 9 or later versions.
CVE-2015-5820 affects Apple Safari versions up to 8.0.8 and iPhone OS versions up to 8.4.1.
Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2015-5820 by using specially crafted tel://, facetime://, or facetime-audio:// URLs.
The impact of CVE-2015-5820 includes potential unauthorized phone calls initiated by the device without user consent.