CVE-2023-25360: Use After Free
Published Mar 2, 2023
·Updated
A use-after-free vulnerability in WebCore::RenderLayer::renderer in WebKitGTK before 2.36.8 allows attackers to execute code remotely.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
WebKitGTK WebKitGTK<2.36.8
redhat/webkitgtk<2.36.8
2.36.8
Event History
Mar 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Mar 3, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:26 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2023-25360?
CVE-2023-25360 is a use-after-free vulnerability in WebKitGTK before version 2.36.8.
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How does CVE-2023-25360 allow attackers to execute code remotely?
Attackers can exploit the use-after-free vulnerability in WebKitGTK to manipulate memory after it has been freed, allowing them to execute arbitrary code remotely.
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What is the severity of CVE-2023-25360?
CVE-2023-25360 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
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How can I fix CVE-2023-25360?
To fix CVE-2023-25360, update your WebKitGTK version to 2.36.8 or later.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-25360?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-25360 at the following references: [1] http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/21/3 [2] https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=242686 [3] https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-32