Vulnerability Description
The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) implementation in Apple iOS before 9.2.1 and Safari before 9.0.3 mishandles the "a:visited button" selector during height processing, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive browser-history information via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | <= 9.0.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136227/WebKitGTK-Memory-Corruption-Denial-O
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537771/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81263
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034737
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15
- https://support.apple.com/HT205730Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205732Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136227/WebKitGTK-Memory-Corruption-Denial-O
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537771/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81263
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034737
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1728?
CVE-2016-1728 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) implementation in Apple iOS before 9.2.1 and Safari before 9.0.3 mishandles the "a:visited button" selector during height processing, which makes it easier for remote ...
How severe is CVE-2016-1728?
CVE-2016-1728 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1728?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Iphone Os.