CVE-2016-4590

Description

WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.3 and Safari before 9.1.2 mishandles about: URLs, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.68% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.html mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91835 vdb entry
https://support.apple.com/HT206900 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036343 vdb entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138502/WebKitGTK-SOP-Bypass-Information-Disclosure.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539295/100/0/threaded mailing list
https://support.apple.com/HT206902 vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00004.html mailing list vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4590?
CVE-2016-4590 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4590?
To fix CVE-2016-4590, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-4590 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-4590 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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