CVE-2022-42823

webkitgtk: type confusion issue leading to arbitrary code execution

Published Nov 1, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1, Safari 16.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3183-1 webkit2gtk security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5273-1 webkit2gtk security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5274-1 wpewebkit security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-45886 A type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in tvOS 16.1, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9.1, Safari 16.1, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5730-1 WebKitGTK vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Redhat rhel Els
CPEs cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:7
Vendors & Products Redhat rhel Els
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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