Vulnerability Description
WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, Safari before 9.1.1, and tvOS before 9.2.1, improperly tracks taint attributes, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 9.1.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 9.3.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 9.2.1 |
| Webkitgtk | Webkitgtk\+ | < 2.12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00005.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137229/WebKitGTK-Code-Execution-Denial-Of-SThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538522/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035888Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206564Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206565Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206568Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/May/msg00005.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137229/WebKitGTK-Code-Execution-Denial-Of-SThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538522/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035888Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1858?
CVE-2016-1858 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, Safari before 9.1.1, and tvOS before 9.2.1, improperly tracks taint attributes, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted w...
How severe is CVE-2016-1858?
CVE-2016-1858 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-2016-1858?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Webkitgtk Webkitgtk\+.