Gentoo update for WebKitGTK+

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU73806

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32885

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

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.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

2) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU67199

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32886

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing web 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.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

3) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU68680

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32888

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HTML content in WebKit. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

4) Spoofing attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU67197

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32891

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of frames on the webpage within WebKit. A remote attacker can spoof page content.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

5) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU68810

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32923

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in WebKit due to an error in the JIT implementation. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a malicious website and disclose internal states of the application.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

6) Spoofing attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU68625

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42799

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The 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 trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and spoof user interface.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

7) Type Confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU68626

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42823

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

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

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when processing HTML content in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

8) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU68627

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42824

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

9) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU70518

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42826

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing HTML content in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

10) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU70238

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42852

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

11) Type Confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU70195

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42856

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

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

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, trigger a type confusion error 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.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

12) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU70242

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42863

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

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 web page, 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.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

13) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU70234

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-42867

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

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 web page, 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.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

14) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU70235

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46691

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

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 web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

15) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU70236

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46692

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and bypass Same Origin Policy.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

16) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU70243

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46698

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in WebKit. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

17) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU70241

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46699

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

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 web page, 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.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

18) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU70240

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46700

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

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 web page, 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.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

19) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU71437

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23517

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

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 web page, 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.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

20) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU71436

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23518

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

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 web page, 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.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

21) Type Confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU72161

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23529

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

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

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when parsing web content in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

22) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU75417

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25358

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing HTML content in WebCore::RenderLayer::addChild. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

23) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU75416

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25360

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing HTML content in WebCore::RenderLayer::renderer. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

24) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU75415

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25361

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing HTML content in WebCore::RenderLayer::setNextSibling. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

25) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU75414

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25362

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing HTML content in WebCore::RenderLayer::repaintBlockSelectionGaps. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

26) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU75413

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25363

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing HTML content in WebCore::RenderLayer::updateDescendantDependentFlags. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

27) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU74085

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27932

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass Same Origin Policy restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper state management. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and bypass Same Origin Policy restrictions.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

28) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU74086

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27954

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can track sensitive user information.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

29) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU74604

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28205

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing HTML content in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted website, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Update the affected packages.
net-libs/webkit-gtk to version: 2.40.1

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-libs/webkit-gtk: before 2.40.1

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?