Remote code execution in WebKitGTK+ and WPE WebKit



Published: 2023-12-26 | Updated: 2024-02-06
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-40414
CWE-ID CWE-416
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

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU84764

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40414

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error 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.


Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WebKitGTK+: before 2.42.1

WPE WebKit: before 2.42.1

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213940
http://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2024-0001.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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