Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-1728
The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) implementation in Apple iOS before 9.2.1 and Safari before 9.0.3 mishandles the "a:visited button" selector during height processing, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive browser-history information via a crafted web site.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2016-1728
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-1728
0.50%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 73 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-1728
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
8.6
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
4.3
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
2.8
|
1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-1728
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-1728
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15
WebKitGTK+: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201706-15) — Gentoo security
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https://support.apple.com/HT205730
About the security content of Safari 9.0.3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00004.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034737
Apple iOS Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information - SecurityTracker
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136227/WebKitGTK-Memory-Corruption-Denial-Of-Service.html
WebKitGTK+ Memory Corruption / Denial Of Service ≈ Packet Storm
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537771/100/0/threaded
SecurityFocus
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https://support.apple.com/HT205732
About the security content of iOS 9.2.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81263
WebKit Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jan/msg00002.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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