CVE-2016-4761 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Q: What is CVE-2016-4761?

CVE-2016-4761 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). WebKitGTK+ before 2.14.0: A use-after-free vulnerability can allow remote attackers to cause a DoS

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-4761?

CVE-2016-4761 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4761?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webkitgtk Webkitgtk\+, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.

Vulnerability Description

WebKitGTK+ before 2.14.0: A use-after-free vulnerability can allow remote attackers to cause a DoS

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webkitgtk	Webkitgtk\+	< 2.14.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3166-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3166-1Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-4761?

CVE-2016-4761 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). WebKitGTK+ before 2.14.0: A use-after-free vulnerability can allow remote attackers to cause a DoS

How severe is CVE-2016-4761?

CVE-2016-4761 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4761?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webkitgtk Webkitgtk\+, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.