Description
The windows functionality in WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.4 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy, and force the upload of arbitrary local files from a client computer, via a crafted web site.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | qtwebkit-source | No fix yet | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Exploit-DB 1
- WebKit 1.2.x - Local Webpage Cross Domain Information Disclosure EDB-35434 · remote · Mar 9, 2011 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
References
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4566
- 46816 vdb-entry
- 1025183 vdb-entry
- APPLE-SA-2011-03-09-2 vendor-advisory