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CVE-2022-42867

webkitgtk: use-after-free issue leading to arbitrary code execution

Severity Score

8.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track*
*SSVC
Descriptions

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.2, tvOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Se solucionó un problema de use after free con una gestión de memoria mejorada. Este problema se solucionó en Safari 16.2, tvOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2 y iPadOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. El procesamiento de contenido web creado con fines malintencionados puede provocar la ejecución de código arbitrario.

A flaw was found in webkitgtk. Improper input validation leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. This flaw allows an attacker with network access to pass specially crafted web content files, causing an application to halt, crash, or perform arbitrary code execution.

An update that fixes 9 vulnerabilities is now available. This update for webkit2gtk3 fixes the following issues. Fixed a potential arbitrary code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. Fixed disclosure of process memory by improved memory handling. Fixed a use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. Fixed bypass of Same Origin Policy through improved state management. Fixed disclosure of sensitive user information with improved checks. Fixed an arbitrary code execution caused by memory corruption. Fixed an arbitrary code execution caused by memory corruption.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track*
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Total
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2022-10-11 CVE Reserved
  • 2022-12-15 CVE Published
  • 2025-04-21 CVE Updated
  • 2025-07-16 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-416: Use After Free
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Apple
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 Safari
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 < 16.2
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Apple
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 Ipados
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 < 16.2
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Apple
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 Iphone Os
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 < 16.2
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Apple
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 Macos
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 < 13.1
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Apple
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 Tvos
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 < 16.2
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Apple
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 Watchos
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 < 9.2
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