Description
WebKit in Apple iOS before 9 does not properly restrict the availability of Performance API times, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about the browser history, mouse movement, or network traffic via crafted JavaScript code.
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
- 1033609 vdb-entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT205212
- 76766 vdb-entry
- openSUSE-SU-2016:0761 vendor-advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205265
- APPLE-SA-2015-09-30-2 vendor-advisory
- APPLE-SA-2015-09-16-1 vendor-advisory