CVE-2016-7592: Infoleak

Published Feb 20, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. Safari before 10.0.2 is affected. iCloud before 6.1 is affected. iTunes before 12.5.4 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via crafted JavaScript prompts on a web site.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apple iPhone OS<=10.1.1
Apple Safari<=10.0.1
Apple iCloud<=6.0.1
Apple iTunes<=12.5.3

Event History

Feb 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7592?

CVE-2016-7592 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-7592?

To remediate CVE-2016-7592, update affected Apple products to the latest versions available.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-7592?

CVE-2016-7592 affects iOS versions before 10.2, Safari versions before 10.0.2, iCloud versions before 6.1, and iTunes versions before 12.5.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7592?

CVE-2016-7592 is a web vulnerability involving the WebKit component that can lead to sensitive information disclosure.

5

Can CVE-2016-7592 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-7592 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted Java content.

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