CVE-2016-7623: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. Safari before 10.0.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" comp...

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. Safari before 10.0.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a blob URL on a web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 10.1.1
Apple	Safari	<= 10.0.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94913Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037459
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15
https://support.apple.com/HT207421Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207422Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94913Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037459
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15
https://support.apple.com/HT207421Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207422Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7623?

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. Safari before 10.0.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a blob URL on a web site.

How severe is CVE-2016-7623?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7623 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7623?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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