CVE-2016-4676

Description

A Cross-origin vulnerability exists in WebKit in Apple Safari before 10.0.1 when processing location attributes, which could let a remote malicious user obtain sensitive information.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.75% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: Apple Safari
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93851 vdb entry third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/89 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037087 vdb entry third party advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2016-4676 vdb entry third party advisory
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Oct/msg00002.html mailing list vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4676?
CVE-2016-4676 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4676?
To fix CVE-2016-4676, 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-2016-4676 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-4676 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-4676?
CVE-2016-4676 affects Apple Safari.
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