Vulnerability Description
WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, Safari before 9.1.2, and tvOS before 9.2.2 mishandles the location variable, which allows remote attackers to access the local filesystem via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Webkit | All versions |
| Apple | Safari | < 9.1.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 9.3.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 9.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00004.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138502/WebKitGTK-SOP-Bypass-Information-DisThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539295/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91830Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036343Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206900Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206902Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206905Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00004.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138502/WebKitGTK-SOP-Bypass-Information-DisThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539295/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4591?
CVE-2016-4591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, Safari before 9.1.2, and tvOS before 9.2.2 mishandles the location variable, which allows remote attackers to access the local filesystem via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-4591?
CVE-2016-4591 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4591?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Webkit, Apple Safari, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos.