Description
The private-browsing implementation in WebKit in Apple Safari before 6.2.8, 7.x before 7.1.8, and 8.x before 8.0.8 does not prevent caching of HTTP authentication credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to track users 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 | webkitgtk +2 | No fix yet | — |
References
- 1033274 vdb-entry
- openSUSE-SU-2016:0761 vendor-advisory
- 76339 vdb-entry
- APPLE-SA-2015-08-13-1 vendor-advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205033