Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 22, 2015· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5859

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.

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Affected products

Apple Inc./Iphone OS
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Range: <=8.4.1
Apple Inc./Mac OS X
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Range: <=10.10.4
Apple Inc./iOSllm-fuzzy
Range: <9
Apple Inc./OS Xllm-fuzzy
Range: <10.11

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References

support.apple.com/HT205212nvdVendor Advisory
support.apple.com/HT205267nvd

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