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

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23182

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [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: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WebKitGTK+
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications
WPE WebKit
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WebKitGTK+: 1.2.0 - 2.25.92

WPE WebKit: 0.1 - 2.25.91

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

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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.