Multiple vulnerabilities in WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-32792 CVE-2022-32816 CVE-2022-2294 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-787 CWE-451 CWE-122 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Vulnerability #3 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
WebKitGTK+ Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications WPE WebKit Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications |
| Vendor | WebKitGTK |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU65621
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32792
CWE-ID:
Exploit availability:
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input within the B3 JIT compiler in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted webpage, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWebKitGTK+: 2.36.0 - 2.36.4
WPE WebKit: 2.36.0 - 2.36.4
Fixed software versionsCPE2.3 External links
http://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2022-0007.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
2) Spoofing attack
EUVDB-ID: #VU65620
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32816
CWE-ID:
Exploit availability:
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data in WebKit. A remote attacker can spoof page content.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWebKitGTK+: 2.36.0 - 2.36.4
WPE WebKit: 2.36.0 - 2.36.4
Fixed software versionsCPE2.3 External links
http://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2022-0007.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
3) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU64910
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2294
CWE-ID:
Exploit availability:
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within WebRTC implementation. A remote attacker can trick the victim ti visit a specially crafted website, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWebKitGTK+: 2.36.0 - 2.36.4
WPE WebKit: 2.36.0 - 2.36.4
Fixed software versionsCPE2.3 External links
http://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2022-0007.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
