Vulnerability identifier: #VU169
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apple Safari
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to a cross-protocol cross-site scripting flaw in the submission of forms to non-HTTP services that are compatible with HTTP/0.9. A remote user can cause arbitrary scripting code execution by the target user's browser in the context of the target site.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
Mitigation
The vendor has issued a fix (9.1.2).
Vulnerable software versions
Apple Safari: 9.1 - 9.1.1
Apple iOS: 9.3.0 - 9.3.2
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206900
http://support.apple.com/cs-cz/HT206902
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.