Vulnerability identifier: #VU26076

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-10018

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: WebKitGTK

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing web conftent. A remote attacker can trick a victim to visit a specially crafted web page, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WPE WebKit: 0.1 - 2.27.91

WebKitGTK+: 1.2.0 - 2.27.91

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External links
http://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=204342#c21
http://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2020-0003.html
http://wpewebkit.org/security/WSA-2020-0003.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.