Description
WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9.2.1 and Safari before 9.0.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1723 and CVE-2016-1726.
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
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136227/WebKitGTK-Memory-Corruption-Denial-Of-Service.html
- 81263 vdb-entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206168
- 20160311 WebKitGTK+ Security Advisory WSA-2016-0002 mailing-list
- 1034737 vdb-entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT205730
- APPLE-SA-2016-03-21-2 vendor-advisory
- APPLE-SA-2016-01-19-1 vendor-advisory
- GLSA-201706-15 vendor-advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT205732
- APPLE-SA-2016-01-19-3 vendor-advisory