What is the severity of CVE-2016-4583?

CVE-2016-4583 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its ability to bypass the Same Origin Policy.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4583?

To fix CVE-2016-4583, update to iOS version 9.3.3, Safari version 9.1.2, or tvOS version 9.2.2 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4583?

CVE-2016-4583 affects Apple iOS before 9.3.3, Safari before 9.1.2, and tvOS before 9.2.2.

Can CVE-2016-4583 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-4583 can be exploited remotely via a timing attack involving an SVG document.

What is the impact of CVE-2016-4583?

The impact of CVE-2016-4583 is the potential unauthorized access to image data from unintended websites.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-4583

low

3.1

CWE

362

22/7/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-4583: Race Condition

First published: Fri Jul 22 2016(Updated: )

WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, Safari before 9.1.2, and tvOS before 9.2.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain image date from an unintended web site via a timing attack involving an SVG document.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Webkit
Apple Safari	<9.1.2
Apple iPhone OS	<9.3.3
tvOS	<9.2.2
WebKitGTK+	<2.12.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4583?
CVE-2016-4583 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its ability to bypass the Same Origin Policy.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4583?
To fix CVE-2016-4583, update to iOS version 9.3.3, Safari version 9.1.2, or tvOS version 9.2.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4583?
CVE-2016-4583 affects Apple iOS before 9.3.3, Safari before 9.1.2, and tvOS before 9.2.2.
Can CVE-2016-4583 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-4583 can be exploited remotely via a timing attack involving an SVG document.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-4583?
The impact of CVE-2016-4583 is the potential unauthorized access to image data from unintended websites.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4583?
CVE-2016-4583 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its ability to bypass the Same Origin Policy.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4583?
To fix CVE-2016-4583, update to iOS version 9.3.3, Safari version 9.1.2, or tvOS version 9.2.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4583?
CVE-2016-4583 affects Apple iOS before 9.3.3, Safari before 9.1.2, and tvOS before 9.2.2.
Can CVE-2016-4583 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-4583 can be exploited remotely via a timing attack involving an SVG document.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-4583?
The impact of CVE-2016-4583 is the potential unauthorized access to image data from unintended websites.