Description
The XSS auditor in WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 9.3 and Safari before 9.1, does not properly handle redirects in block mode, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted URL.
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
- 1036344 vdb-entry
- APPLE-SA-2016-03-21-6 vendor-advisory
- APPLE-SA-2016-03-21-1 vendor-advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206171
- 91358 vdb-entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206166