Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU23182

#VU23182 Information disclosure in WebKitGTK+ and WPE WebKit - CVE-2019-8769

Published: December 2, 2019

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23182

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8769

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
WebKitGTK+
WPE WebKit

Software vendor:
WebKitGTK

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the drawing of web page elements. A remote attacker can reveal browsing history when a victim visit a maliciously crafted website.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2019-0005.html