CVE-2015-5820

Name: CVE-2015-5820
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-18T10:59:39.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5820 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebKit in Apple iOS before 9 allows remote attackers to trigger a dialing action via a crafted (1) tel://, (2) facetime://, or (3) facetime-audio:// URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebKit in Apple iOS before 9 allows remote attackers to trigger a dialing action via a crafted (1) tel://, (2) facetime://, or (3) facetime-audio:// URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.93%

77.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	<= 8.0.8
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 8.4.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00007.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76766
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609
https://support.apple.com/HT205212Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205265Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00007.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76766
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609
https://support.apple.com/HT205212Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT205265Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5820?

WebKit in Apple iOS before 9 allows remote attackers to trigger a dialing action via a crafted (1) tel://, (2) facetime://, or (3) facetime-audio:// URL.

How severe is CVE-2015-5820?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5820 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5820?

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