CVE-2023-25362: Use After Free
Published Mar 2, 2023
·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
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).
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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.
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How can I fix CVE-2023-25362?
To fix CVE-2023-25362, update WebKitGTK to version 2.36.8 or later.