#VU17160 Cross-site scripting in Apple iOS - CVE-2019-6228

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#VU17160 Cross-site scripting in Apple iOS - CVE-2019-6228

Published: January 23, 2019 / Updated: January 29, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU17160
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6228
CWE-ID: CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists in the Safari Reader component due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal the authentication cookies and gain access to the device.


Remediation

Update to version 12.1.3.

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