CVE-2016-7762: XSS

Published Feb 20, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component, which allows XSS attacks against Safari.

Affected Software

1 affected component
apple iPhone OS<=10.1.1

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-2016-7762?

CVE-2016-7762 has a severity rating of high due to its potential for XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-7762?

To fix CVE-2016-7762, update your iOS device to version 10.2 or later.

3

What affected software versions are associated with CVE-2016-7762?

CVE-2016-7762 affects iOS versions prior to 10.2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2016-7762 enable?

CVE-2016-7762 enables cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks primarily in the Safari browser on affected iOS devices.

5

Who is vulnerable to CVE-2016-7762?

Users of Apple products running iOS versions before 10.2 are vulnerable to CVE-2016-7762.

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