REDHAT-BUG-2053181: Use After Free
Published Feb 10, 2022
·Updated
A flaw was found in WebKitGTK. An use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management.
Reference: https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2022-0002.html
Affected Software
1 affected component
WebKit WebKitGTK
Event History
Feb 10, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2053181?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2053181 is classified as a high-impact vulnerability due to the potential for use-after-free exploits.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2053181?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2053181, update to the latest version of WebKitGTK that includes the security patch.
3
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2053181?
REDHAT-BUG-2053181 affects all versions of WebKitGTK prior to the resolution of the identified use-after-free vulnerability.
4
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2053181?
There are no recommended workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-2053181; upgrading to the patched version is necessary.
5
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2053181?
REDHAT-BUG-2053181 is a memory management vulnerability, specifically an use-after-free issue.