#VU68810 Information disclosure in WebKitGTK+ and WPE WebKit - CVE-2022-32923

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68810

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32923

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WebKitGTK+
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications
WPE WebKit
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: WebKitGTK

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in WebKit due to an error in the JIT implementation. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a malicious website and disclose internal states of the application.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WebKitGTK+: 2.30.0 - 2.37.91

WPE WebKit: 2.30.0 - 2.37.91

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490
https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2022-0010.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.