CVE-2023-25362: Use After Free

Published Mar 2, 2023
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Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability in WebCore::RenderLayer::repaintBlockSelectionGaps 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-2023-25362?

CVE-2023-25362 is a use-after-free vulnerability in WebKitGTK before version 2.36.8.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-25362?

CVE-2023-25362 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

How does CVE-2023-25362 allow attackers to execute code remotely?

CVE-2023-25362 allows attackers to execute code remotely through the use-after-free vulnerability in WebCore::RenderLayer::repaintBlockSelectionGaps in WebKitGTK.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2023-25362?

WebKitGTK before version 2.36.8 is affected by CVE-2023-25362.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-25362?

To fix CVE-2023-25362, update WebKitGTK to version 2.36.8 or later.

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