CVE-2015-5855: Infoleak
Published Sep 18, 2015
·Updated
Apple iOS before 9 allows attackers to discover the e-mail address of a player via a crafted Game Center app.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple WatchOS=1.0
Apple iPhone OS<=8.4.1
Event History
Sep 18, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5855?
CVE-2015-5855 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-5855?
To mitigate CVE-2015-5855, update your affected Apple device to iOS 9 or later.
3
What impact does CVE-2015-5855 have on user privacy?
CVE-2015-5855 can expose the email addresses of users through the Game Center app, compromising their privacy.
4
Which versions of Apple devices are affected by CVE-2015-5855?
CVE-2015-5855 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9 and specific versions of watchOS and iPhone OS.
5
Is CVE-2015-5855 a user-exploitable vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2015-5855 can be exploited by attackers through a specially crafted Game Center app.