CVE-2015-5892: Infoleak

Published Sep 18, 2015
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Updated

Siri in Apple iOS before 9 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended client-side protection mechanism and obtain sensitive content-notification information by listening to a device in the lock-screen state.

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-2015-5892?

CVE-2015-5892 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows sensitive content to be accessed through Siri while the device is locked.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5892?

To mitigate CVE-2015-5892, it is recommended to update to iOS version 9 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-5892?

CVE-2015-5892 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9, specifically versions 8 and below.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2015-5892 enable?

CVE-2015-5892 allows physically proximate attackers to listen to sensitive information through Siri on a locked device.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2015-5892?

The potential impact of CVE-2015-5892 includes unauthorized access to sensitive notifications and information on devices running vulnerable iOS versions.

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