CVE-2023-23518

webkitgtk: memory corruption issue leading to arbitrary code execution

Published Feb 27, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, Safari 16.3, tvOS 16.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3308-1 webkit2gtk security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5340-1 webkit2gtk security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5341-1 wpewebkit security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-27618 The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.6.3, macOS Ventura 13.2, watchOS 9.3, macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, Safari 16.3, tvOS 16.3, iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5867-1 WebKitGTK vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00164}

epss

{'score': 0.00169}

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First Time appeared Redhat rhel Els
CPEs cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:7
Vendors & Products Redhat rhel Els
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-787
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Mar 11, 2025, 3:33 PM
Reserved
Jan 12, 2023, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 27, 2023, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:37 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Feb 2, 2023, 12:00 AM