HSTS Preload List Bypass Vulnerability in Apple iOS and OS X

CVE-2015-5859 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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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