Remote code execution in WebKit



Published: 2023-03-20 | Updated: 2023-04-21
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-32885
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
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 one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU73806

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32885

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 in WebKit when processing HTML content. 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

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WebKitGTK+: 2.38.0 - 2.40.0

WPE WebKit: 2.38.0 - 2.40.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213341
http://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2023-0003.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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