Description
WebKit in Apple iOS before 10, iTunes before 12.5.1 on Windows, and Safari before 10 does not properly restrict access to the location variable, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information 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
- http://mksben.l0.cm/2016/09/safari-uxss-showModalDialog.html
- APPLE-SA-2016-09-20-3 vendor-advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207157
- https://support.apple.com/HT207158
- 93066 vdb-entry
- 1036854 vdb-entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT207143
- APPLE-SA-2016-09-20-7 vendor-advisory
- APPLE-SA-2016-09-20-2 vendor-advisory