CVE-2023-25361: Use After Free

Published Mar 2, 2023
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Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability in WebCore::RenderLayer::setNextSibling 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-25361?

CVE-2023-25361 is a use-after-free vulnerability in WebKitGTK before version 2.36.8 that allows attackers to execute code remotely.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-25361?

CVE-2023-25361 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-25361?

Versions of WebKitGTK before 2.36.8 are affected by CVE-2023-25361.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-25361?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-25361 to execute code remotely.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-25361?

Yes, upgrading to WebKitGTK version 2.36.8 or later fixes the CVE-2023-25361 vulnerability.

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