#VU68810 Information disclosure in WebKitGTK+ and WPE WebKit


Published: 2022-10-27 | Updated: 2022-11-04

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68810

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32923

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 in WebKit due to an error in the JIT implementation. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a malicious website and disclose internal states of the application.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WebKitGTK+: 2.30.0 - 2.37.91

WPE WebKit: 2.30.0 - 2.37.91


External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490
http://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2022-0010.html


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.


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