CVE-2015-5861: Low severity iphone os vulnerability
Published Sep 18, 2015
·Updated
SpringBoard in Apple iOS before 9 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass a lock-screen preview-disabled setting, and reply to an audio message, via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
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-2015-5861?
CVE-2015-5861 is considered to be a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to device functions.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-5861?
To mitigate CVE-2015-5861, it is recommended to update your iOS device to version 9 or later.
3
What devices are affected by CVE-2015-5861?
CVE-2015-5861 affects Apple devices running iOS versions prior to 9, specifically those up to version 8.4.1.
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Can CVE-2015-5861 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2015-5861 requires physical proximity to the device to exploit the vulnerability.
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What type of attack does CVE-2015-5861 involve?
CVE-2015-5861 involves a physical attack allowing an attacker to bypass lock-screen settings to reply to audio messages.