First published: Fri Dec 11 2015(Updated: )
CFNetwork HTTPProtocol in Apple iOS before 9.2 and OS X before 10.11.2 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to bypass the HSTS protection mechanism via a crafted URL.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iPhone OS | <=9.1 | |
macOS Yosemite | <=10.11.1 |
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CVE-2015-7094 has a high severity rating as it allows man-in-the-middle attackers to bypass HSTS protection.
To fix CVE-2015-7094, upgrade to iOS 9.2 or later, or macOS 10.11.2 or later.
CVE-2015-7094 affects Apple iOS versions below 9.2 and OS X versions below 10.11.2.
CVE-2015-7094 allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by bypassing the HSTS protection mechanism.
There is no effective workaround for CVE-2015-7094; updating your operating system is necessary for protection.