Vulnerability identifier: #VU67198
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
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 compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in WebKit. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds read and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
WebKitGTK+: 2.36.0 - 2.36.7
WPE WebKit: 2.36.0 - 2.36.7
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213442
http://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2022-0009.html
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.