ID:8357 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in WebKitGTK+ - CVE-2022-22629

 
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ID:8357 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in WebKitGTK+ - CVE-2022-22629

Published: September 9, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU61337
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22629
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
WebKitGTK+

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability 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 within the WebGLMultiDraw component. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.