CVE-2016-4758 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can obtain sensitive location information via a crafted website due to improper access restrictions in WebKit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-4758?
CVE-2016-4758 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 25 Sep 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4758?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Itunes, Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4758?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2016-4758 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4758 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2qj9-5hwh-h764, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-4758.