CVE-2023-25358: Use After Free
First published: Thu Mar 02 2023(Updated: )
A use-after-free vulnerability in WebCore::RenderLayer::addChild in WebKitGTK before 2.36.8 allows attackers to execute code remotely.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/webkit2gtk | <=2.36.4-1~deb10u1 | 2.38.5-1~deb10u1 2.38.5-1~deb11u1 2.40.1-1~deb11u1 2.40.1-1 |
| debian/wpewebkit | 2.38.5-1~deb11u1 2.38.6-1~deb11u1 2.38.6-1 | |
| ubuntu/webkit2gtk | <2.38.6-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 | 2.38.6-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 |
| ubuntu/webkit2gtk | <2.38.6-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 | 2.38.6-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 |
| ubuntu/webkit2gtk | <2.38.6-0ubuntu0.22.10.1 | 2.38.6-0ubuntu0.22.10.1 |
| WebKitGTK WebKitGTK | <2.36.8 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =38 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=242683
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6QL5OGMSHRQ26FTYWZUXVNWB2VHOSVXK/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/21/3
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5OKKVEUQAAGH3NHMX3WHWKRPYU4QFKTQ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KC7DMUX37BRCLAI4VPQYHDUVEGTNYN5A/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-25358
- https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2023-0003.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-25358
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-25358
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6061-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-25358
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-25358
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this use-after-free vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this use-after-free vulnerability is CVE-2023-25358.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-25358?
The severity of CVE-2023-25358 is not specified in the provided information.
How does the use-after-free vulnerability in WebCore::RenderLayer::addChild allow attackers to execute code remotely?
The use-after-free vulnerability in WebCore::RenderLayer::addChild in WebKitGTK allows attackers to execute code remotely by manipulating memory after it has been freed.
Which versions of WebKitGTK are affected by CVE-2023-25358?
The versions of WebKitGTK affected by CVE-2023-25358 are before 2.36.8.
What are the recommended versions of WebKitGTK to fix CVE-2023-25358?
The recommended versions of WebKitGTK to fix CVE-2023-25358 are 2.38.5-1~deb10u1, 2.38.5-1~deb11u1, 2.40.1-1~deb11u1, and 2.40.1-1.
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