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CVE-2015-5828

4.3 · MEDIUM

The API in the WebKit Plug-ins component in Apple Safari before 9 does not provide notification of an HTTP Redirection (aka 3xx) status code to a plugin, which allows remote attackers to bypass int…

Published Oct 9, 2015opensuseCWE-20EPSS 1.75%

Overview

CVE-2015-5828 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting opensuse leap. It was published on October 9, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The API in the WebKit Plug-ins component in Apple Safari before 9 does not provide notification of an HTTP Redirection (aka 3xx) status code to a plugin, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended request restrictions via a crafted web site.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opensuse. Update leap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
applesafari0Affected

References

Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00007.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00054.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/79707Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1033688Refsupport.apple.com/HT205265Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00007.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00054.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/79707Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1033688Refsupport.apple.com/HT205265

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5828?

CVE-2015-5828 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting opensuse leap. It was published on October 9, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-5828?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-5828?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opensuse. Update leap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-5828?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-5828 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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