CVE-2016-1728: Infoleak
First published: Mon Feb 01 2016(Updated: )
The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) implementation in Apple iOS before 9.2.1 and Safari before 9.0.3 mishandles the "a:visited button" selector during height processing, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive browser-history information via a crafted web site.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mobile Safari | <=9.0.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=9.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00004.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136227/WebKitGTK-Memory-Corruption-Denial-Of-Service.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537771/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81263
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034737
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15
- https://support.apple.com/HT205730
- https://support.apple.com/HT205732
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1728?
CVE-2016-1728 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1728?
To mitigate CVE-2016-1728, users should update their Apple Safari to version 9.0.3 or later, and Apple iOS to version 9.2.1 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-1728?
CVE-2016-1728 affects Apple Safari versions up to 9.0.2 and iOS versions up to 9.2.
What does CVE-2016-1728 exploit?
CVE-2016-1728 exploits a vulnerability in the CSS implementation by mishandling the 'a:visited button' selector.
Can CVE-2016-1728 lead to data exposure?
Yes, CVE-2016-1728 can allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive browser history information.
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