Vulnerability identifier: #VU23362

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8515

CWE-ID: CWE-346

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 sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid when processing maliciously crafted web content. A remote attacker can disclose sensitive user information from another domain.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WebKitGTK+: 1.2.0 - 2.22.5

WPE WebKit: 0.1 - 2.22.3

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External links
http://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2019-0002.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.