Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Sep 18, 2015· Updated May 6, 2026
CVE-2015-5898
CVE-2015-5898
Description
CFNetwork in Apple iOS before 9 relies on the hardware UID for its cache encryption key, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by obtaining this UID.
Affected products
2- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
6- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00001.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00005.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT205212nvdVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/HT205213nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/76764nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1033609nvd
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