Actively exploited in the wild
WebKitGTK Memory Corruption Vulnerability
WebKitGTK - WebKitGTK · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2022-05-23. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
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CVE-2019-8720
HighCVSS 8.8KEVSummary
A vulnerability was found in WebKit. The flaw is triggered when processing maliciously crafted web content that may lead to arbitrary code execution. Improved memory handling addresses the multiple memory corruption issues.
Risk Assessment
A user visiting a malicious website could be exploited to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to device compromise.
Recommendation
Update the browser or system using WebKit to the latest version.
Other vulnerabilities in WebKit
See all- CVE-2017-7160High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products affecting iOS before 11.2, Safari before 11.0.2, iCloud before 7.2 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.2. The issue involves the 'WebKit' component and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2017-7157High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including iOS, Safari, iCloud, iTunes, and tvOS. The vulnerability in the 'WebKit' component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.
- CVE-2017-7156High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'WebKit' component. Affects iOS before 11.2, Safari before 11.0.2, iCloud before 7.2 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.2. This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.
- CVE-2017-13870High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products affecting iOS before 11.2, Safari before 11.0.2, iCloud before 7.2 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.2. The issue involves the 'WebKit' component and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.
- CVE-2017-13866High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products affecting iOS before 11.2, Safari before 11.0.2, iCloud before 7.2 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.2. The issue involves the 'WebKit' component, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.
- CVE-2017-13856High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'WebKit' component. Affects iOS before 11.2, Safari before 11.0.2, iCloud before 7.2 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.2. This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.
- CVE-2017-13803High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products affecting iOS before 11.1, Safari before 11.0.1, iCloud before 7.1 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.1 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.1. The issue involves the 'WebKit' component and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2017-13802High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'WebKit' component. It affects iOS before 11.1, Safari before 11.0.1, iCloud before 7.1 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.1 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.1. This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
- CVE-2017-13798High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'WebKit' component. Affects iOS before 11.1, Safari before 11.0.1, iCloud before 7.1 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.1 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.1. This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2017-13797High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products affecting iOS before 11.1, Safari before 11.0.1, iCloud before 7.1 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.1 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.1. The issue involves the 'WebKit' component and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted web site.
Original NVD description (English source)
A vulnerability was found in WebKit. The flaw is triggered when processing maliciously crafted web content that may lead to arbitrary code execution. Improved memory handling addresses the multiple memory corruption issues.