CVE-2015-3753

Name: CVE-2015-3753
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-16T23:59:26.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3753 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebKit in Apple Safari before 6.2.8, 7.x before 7.1.8, and 8.x before 8.0.8, as used in iOS before 8.4.1 and other products, does not properly perform taint checking for CANVAS elements, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive image data by leveraging a redirect to a data:image resource.. EPSS estimates a 2.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebKit in Apple Safari before 6.2.8, 7.x before 7.1.8, and 8.x before 8.0.8, as used in iOS before 8.4.1 and other products, does not properly perform taint checking for CANVAS elements, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive image data by leveraging a redirect to a data:image resource.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.66%

83.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	>= 6.0, < 6.2.8
Apple	Safari	>= 7.0, < 7.1.8
Apple	Safari	>= 8.0, < 8.0.8
Apple	Iphone Os	< 8.4.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76341Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033274Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205030Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205033Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76341Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033274Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205030Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205033Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3753?

How severe is CVE-2015-3753?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3753 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3753?

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