CVE-2015-5916: Infoleak
First published: Fri Sep 18 2015(Updated: )
The Apple Pay component in Apple iOS before 9 allows remote terminals to obtain sensitive recent-transaction information during payments by leveraging the transaction-log feature.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <=2.0.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=8.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Oct/msg00003.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76764
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609
- https://support.apple.com/HT205212
- https://support.apple.com/HT205213
- https://support.apple.com/HT205378
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5916?
CVE-2015-5916 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive transaction data.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5916?
To fix CVE-2015-5916, update your Apple iOS to version 9 or later.
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2015-5916?
CVE-2015-5916 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 9 and watchOS versions up to 2.0.0.
What impact does CVE-2015-5916 have on users?
CVE-2015-5916 allows remote terminals to access sensitive recent-transaction information during payments.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5916?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2015-5916, and the best mitigation is to apply the available updates.
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