CVE-2015-1091

Name: CVE-2015-1091
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-04-10T14:59:07.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1091 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CFNetwork Session component in Apple iOS before 8.3 and Apple OS X before 10.10.3 does not properly handle request headers during processing of redirects in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CFNetwork Session component in Apple iOS before 8.3 and Apple OS X before 10.10.3 does not properly handle request headers during processing of redirects in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.60%

72.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.10.2
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 8.2

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73984
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032048
https://support.apple.com/HT204659Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT204661Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73984
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032048
https://support.apple.com/HT204659Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT204661Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1091?

How severe is CVE-2015-1091?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1091 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1091?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST