Vulnerability identifier: #VU46802

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-2020-9951

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 within the aboutBlankURL() function in WebKit component in Apple Safari. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the 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: 2.19.93 - 2.30.2

WebKitGTK+: 2.0.0 - 2.30.2

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211845
http://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1124
http://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2020-0008.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.