Apple is preparing an update for the Safari browser that fixes a shocking problem. The browser leaks personal data of its users.
It involves browsing history and identifiers that allow websites to see who they are dealing with. The problem lies in the JavaScript api IndexedDBm, which normally prevents websites from other tabs from accessing each other’s data. Due to an error in the implementation, this is – at the time of writing – the case. There is now data leaking.
Solution for Safari browser on the go
Browsers using WebKit all face this issue. That includes Safari 15 for Mac and the iOS and iPadOS versions of the app. Some third-party browsers, such as Chrome, are also affected on those platforms. However, the macOS Monterey 12.2, iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 updates should fix the problem for everyone.
The discoverers of the problem, FingerprintJS, launched previously a website demonstrating the bug. There, users could see live what data websites got when they had multiple tabs open next to each other. When you download the fresh updates for the mentioned platforms, you can check whether the problems have been solved via the same websites. Because if all goes well, the bug should have disappeared like snow in the sun.
It is unknown when the said updates will be available. The release candidates are now available, so it shouldn’t be long.
