First published: Wed Jan 22 2020(Updated: )
WebKitGTK+ before 2.14.0: A use-after-free vulnerability can allow remote attackers to cause a DoS
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Webkitgtk Webkitgtk\+ | <2.14.0 | |
Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 |
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CVE-2016-4761 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) attack.
WebKitGTK+ versions before 2.14.0 are affected.
CVE-2016-4761 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2016-4761 by causing a use-after-free vulnerability in affected software, leading to a DoS attack.
You can find more information about CVE-2016-4761 at the following references: [reference 1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/14) and [reference 2](http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3166-1).