CVE-2016-7762: XSS
Published Feb 20, 2017
·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.
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Who is vulnerable to CVE-2016-7762?
Users of Apple products running iOS versions before 10.2 are vulnerable to CVE-2016-7762.