Remote code execution in WebKitGTK+ and WPE WebKit



Published: 2023-01-23 | Updated: 2023-02-02
Risk High
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-23496
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		WPE WebKit
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

WebKitGTK+
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor WPE WebKit
WebKitGTK

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU71451

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23496

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HTML content in WebKit. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

WPE WebKit: All versions

WebKitGTK+: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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