CVE-2016-4758

Description

WebKit in Apple iOS before 10, iTunes before 12.5.1 on Windows, and Safari before 10 does not properly restrict access to the location variable, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.04% Top 25%
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Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://mksben.l0.cm/2016/09/safari-uxss-showModalDialog.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html vendor advisory mailing list
https://support.apple.com/HT207157 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207158 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93066 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036854 vdb entry
https://support.apple.com/HT207143 vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00012.html vendor advisory mailing list
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00007.html vendor advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4758?
CVE-2016-4758 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4758?
To fix CVE-2016-4758, 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-2016-4758 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-4758 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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