CVE-2018-12016
First published: Thu Jun 07 2018(Updated: )
libephymain.so in GNOME Web (aka Epiphany) through 3.28.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain window.open and document.write calls.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME Epiphany | <=3.28.2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2018-12016.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12016?
The severity of CVE-2018-12016 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is GNOME Epiphany through version 3.28.2.1.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2018-12016?
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service (application crash) by exploiting certain window.open and document.write calls.
Is there any additional reference for this vulnerability?
Yes, you can find additional information about CVE-2018-12016 at this link: [https://github.com/ldpreload/Disclosure/blob/master/EpiphanyDoS.txt](https://github.com/ldpreload/Disclosure/blob/master/EpiphanyDoS.txt).
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