WebKit/WebkitGTK+ up to 2.16.2 UNIX IPC Layer input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WebKit and WebkitGTK+ up to 2.16.2. This affects an unknown function of the component UNIX IPC Layer. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-1000122. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WebKit and WebkitGTK+ up to 2.16.2 (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown function of the component UNIX IPC Layer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The UNIX IPC layer in WebKit, including WebKitGTK+ prior to 2.16.3, does not properly validate certain message metadata, allowing a compromised secondary process to cause a denial of service (release assertion) of the UI process. This vulnerability does not affect Apple products.

The bug was discovered 05/19/2017. The weakness was shared 11/01/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at trac.webkit.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-1000122 since 11/01/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 166 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 104928 (EulerOS 2.0 SP2 : webkitgtk3 (EulerOS-SA-2017-1310)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Huawei Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 2.16.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (104928). The entry VDB-108863 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 104928
Nessus Name: EulerOS 2.0 SP2 : webkitgtk3 (EulerOS-SA-2017-1310)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WebKit/WebkitGTK+ 2.16.3

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05/19/2017 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 217206
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-1000122 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-1000122
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108864
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2017 08:02
Updated: 01/21/2021 12:06
Changes: 11/02/2017 08:02 (68), 12/02/2019 15:35 (3), 01/21/2021 12:06 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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