Vulnerability Description
The Page Loading implementation in WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3 and Safari before 9.1 mishandles character encoding during access to cached data, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | <= 9.0.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537948/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353
- https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206171Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00005.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537948/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035353
- https://support.apple.com/HT206166Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206171Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1785?
CVE-2016-1785 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Page Loading implementation in WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3 and Safari before 9.1 mishandles character encoding during access to cached data, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Ori...
How severe is CVE-2016-1785?
CVE-2016-1785 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1785?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Iphone Os.