What is the severity of CVE-2015-5923?

CVE-2015-5923 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5923?

To remediate CVE-2015-5923, update your iOS device to version 9.0.2 or later.

Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2015-5923?

CVE-2015-5923 affects Apple iOS versions before 9.0.2, specifically up to version 9.0.1.

What type of information can be accessed due to CVE-2015-5923?

CVE-2015-5923 allows attackers to potentially read contact data and view photos from the lock screen.

Who is at risk due to CVE-2015-5923?

Users of iOS versions prior to 9.0.2 are at risk, especially in environments where physical access to the device is possible.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-5923

low

2.1

CWE

200

9/10/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-5923: Infoleak

First published: Fri Oct 09 2015(Updated: )

Apple iOS before 9.0.2 does not properly restrict the options available on the lock screen, which allows physically proximate attackers to read contact data or view photos via unspecified vectors.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPhone OS	<=9.0.1

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5923?
CVE-2015-5923 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5923?
To remediate CVE-2015-5923, update your iOS device to version 9.0.2 or later.
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2015-5923?
CVE-2015-5923 affects Apple iOS versions before 9.0.2, specifically up to version 9.0.1.
What type of information can be accessed due to CVE-2015-5923?
CVE-2015-5923 allows attackers to potentially read contact data and view photos from the lock screen.
Who is at risk due to CVE-2015-5923?
Users of iOS versions prior to 9.0.2 are at risk, especially in environments where physical access to the device is possible.

collector/nvd-index
agent/type
agent/softwarecombine
collector/mitre-cve
source/MITRE
agent/references
agent/last-modified-date
agent/severity
agent/author
agent/weakness
agent/tags
agent/description
agent/first-publish-date
agent/event
agent/source
vendor/apple
canonical/apple iphone os
version/apple iphone os/9.0.1

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5923?
CVE-2015-5923 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5923?
To remediate CVE-2015-5923, update your iOS device to version 9.0.2 or later.
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2015-5923?
CVE-2015-5923 affects Apple iOS versions before 9.0.2, specifically up to version 9.0.1.
What type of information can be accessed due to CVE-2015-5923?
CVE-2015-5923 allows attackers to potentially read contact data and view photos from the lock screen.
Who is at risk due to CVE-2015-5923?
Users of iOS versions prior to 9.0.2 are at risk, especially in environments where physical access to the device is possible.