CVE-2016-8507

Description

Yandex Browser for iOS before 16.10.0.2357 does not properly restrict processing of facetime:// URLs, which allows remote attackers to initiate facetime-call without user's approval and obtain video and audio data from a device via a crafted web site.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.41%
Vendor Advisory yandex.com
Affected: Yandex N.V. Yandex Browser for iOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://yandex.com/blog/security-changelogs/fixed-in-version-16-10 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96517 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8507?
CVE-2016-8507 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8507?
To fix CVE-2016-8507, 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-2016-8507 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8507 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8507?
CVE-2016-8507 affects Yandex N.V. Yandex Browser for iOS.
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