Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component, which allows remote attackers to launch popups 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.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.4-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.4-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.4-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 | USN-3200-1 |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | webkitgtk +2 | No fix yet | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP3 | webkit2gtk3 | 2.18.0-2.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0219-1, SUSE-SU-2017:2933-1 |
| SLES 12 SP2 | webkit2gtk3 | 2.18.0-2.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0219-1, SUSE-SU-2017:2933-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | webkit2gtk3 | 2.18.0-2.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0219-1, SUSE-SU-2017:2933-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP2 | webkit2gtk3 | 2.18.0-2.9.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:0219-1, SUSE-SU-2017:2933-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | gtk3 | 2.32.4-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:11506-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.20 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.19 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.18 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.17 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.16 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
Show 11 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.15 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.14 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.13 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.12 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.11 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.10 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.9 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.8 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.7 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.6 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.5 | webkit2gtk | 2.14.5-r0 | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Apple WebKit 10.0.2 - Cross-Origin or Sandboxed IFRAME Pop-up Blocker Bypass EDB-41451 · webapps · Feb 24, 2017 · verified
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 4
- USN-3200-1 webkit2gtk vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2017:2933-1 Security update for webkit2gtk3 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:0219-1 Security update for webkit2gtk3 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:11506-1 libjavascriptcoregtk-4_0-18-2.32.4-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- 41451 exploit
- GLSA-201706-15 vendor-advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207482
- 1037668 vdb-entry
- 95735 vdb-entry