Vulnerability identifier: #VU11211
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
WebKitGTK+
Server applications /
Frameworks for developing and running applications
Vendor: WebKitGTK
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error. A remote attacker can submit specially crafted web content, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Mitigation
Update to version 2.18.6.
Vulnerable software versions
WebKitGTK+: 2.15.3 - 2.18.5
External links
http://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2018-0002.html
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.