Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webkitgtk | Webkitgtk | < 2.26.0 |
| Wpewebkit | Wpe Webkit | < 2.26.0 |
| Redhat | Codeready Linux Builder | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Codeready Linux Builder Eus | 8.4 |
| Redhat | Codeready Linux Builder For Arm64 Eus | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Codeready Linux Builder For Ibm Z Systems Eus | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Codeready Linux Builder For Power Little Endian Eus | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 8.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux For Arm64 Eus | 8.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems Eus | 8.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux For Power Big Endian | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian Eus | 8.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux For Scientific Computing | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 8.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server For Power Little Endian Update Services For Sap Solutions | 8.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1876611Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2019-0005.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1876611Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2019-0005.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-8720?
CVE-2019-8720 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 me...
How severe is CVE-2019-8720?
CVE-2019-8720 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-2019-8720?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webkitgtk Webkitgtk, Wpewebkit Wpe Webkit, Redhat Codeready Linux Builder, Redhat Codeready Linux Builder Eus, Redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Arm64 Eus.