Vulnerability Description
libephymain.so in GNOME Web (aka Epiphany) through 3.28.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain window.open and document.write calls.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Epiphany | <= 3.28.2.1 |
References
- https://github.com/ldpreload/Disclosure/blob/master/EpiphanyDoS.txtExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ldpreload/Disclosure/blob/master/EpiphanyDoS.txtExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-12016?
CVE-2018-12016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). libephymain.so in GNOME Web (aka Epiphany) through 3.28.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain window.open and document.write calls.
How severe is CVE-2018-12016?
CVE-2018-12016 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-12016?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Epiphany.