About the security content of Safari 10.0.1

This document describes the security content of Safari 10.0.1.

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Safari 10.0.1

Released October 24, 2016

WebKit

Available for: OS X Yosemite v10.10.5, OS X El Capitan v10.11.6, and macOS Sierra 10.12

Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may result in the disclosure of user information

Description: An input validation issue was addressed through improved state management.

CVE-2016-4613: Chris Palmer

Entry updated October 27, 2016

WebKit

Available for: OS X Yosemite v10.10.5, OS X El Capitan v10.11.6, and macOS Sierra 10.12

Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution

Description: Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed through improved memory handling.

CVE-2016-4666: Apple

CVE-2016-4677: An anonymous researcher working with Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative

WebKit

Available for: OS X Yosemite v10.10.5, OS X El Capitan v10.11.6, and macOS Sierra 10.12

Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution

Description: Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed through improved memory handling.

CVE-2016-7578: Apple

Entry added October 27, 2016

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