What is the severity of CVE-2016-4676?

CVE-2016-4676 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4676?

To fix CVE-2016-4676, update Safari to version 10.0.1 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2016-4676?

CVE-2016-4676 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 10.0.1 and specific versions of macOS Yosemite.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4676?

CVE-2016-4676 is a cross-origin vulnerability related to the processing of location attributes in WebKit.

Can CVE-2016-4676 allow remote attacks?

Yes, CVE-2016-4676 can allow a remote malicious user to obtain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-4676

high

7.5

CWE

200

3/2/2020

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-4676: Infoleak

First published: Mon Feb 03 2020(Updated: )

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.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Safari	<10.0.1
macOS Yosemite	=10.10.5
macOS Yosemite	=10.11.6
macOS Yosemite	=10.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4676?
CVE-2016-4676 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4676?
To fix CVE-2016-4676, update Safari to version 10.0.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-4676?
CVE-2016-4676 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 10.0.1 and specific versions of macOS Yosemite.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4676?
CVE-2016-4676 is a cross-origin vulnerability related to the processing of location attributes in WebKit.
Can CVE-2016-4676 allow remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2016-4676 can allow a remote malicious user to obtain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4676?
CVE-2016-4676 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4676?
To fix CVE-2016-4676, update Safari to version 10.0.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-4676?
CVE-2016-4676 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 10.0.1 and specific versions of macOS Yosemite.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4676?
CVE-2016-4676 is a cross-origin vulnerability related to the processing of location attributes in WebKit.
Can CVE-2016-4676 allow remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2016-4676 can allow a remote malicious user to obtain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.