VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2015-5851

CVSS score2.1 LOW
EPSS probability0.36%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2015-09-18
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Description

The convenience initializer in the Multipeer Connectivity component in Apple iOS before 9 does not require an encrypted session, which allows local users to obtain cleartext multipeer data via an encrypted-to-unencrypted downgrade attack.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Primary references