CVE-2015-5859

MediumCVSS 4.3/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The CFNetwork HTTPProtocol component in Apple iOS before 9 and OS X before 10.11 does not properly recognize the HSTS preload list during a Safari private-browsing session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 4.3/10AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-200

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Versions
n/a	n/a	n/a

References

https://support.apple.com/HT205212Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205267
https://support.apple.com/HT205212Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205267

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2015
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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