VDB-275428 · CVE-2023-41993 · GCVE-0-2023-41993

Oracle Java SE/GraalVM Enterprise Edition JavaFX WebKitGTK unusual condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java SE and GraalVM Enterprise Edition. It has been declared as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component JavaFX WebKitGTK. Executing a manipulation can lead to unusual condition. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-41993. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Oracle Java SE and GraalVM Enterprise Edition (version now known). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component JavaFX WebKitGTK. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unusual condition vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-754. The product does not check or incorrectly checks for unusual or exceptional conditions that are not expected to occur frequently during day to day operation of the product. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14. Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7.

The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-41993 since 09/06/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 09/09/2024).

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 09/25/2023 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 10/16/2023:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Vendor

Oracle

Name

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unusual condition
CWE: CWE-754
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/06/2023 🔍
08/21/2024 +350 days 🔍
08/21/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/13/2025 +204 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2024
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-41993 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-41993
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-275428
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/21/2024 16:34
Updated: 03/13/2025 12:39
Changes: 08/21/2024 16:34 (72), 08/21/2024 21:31 (13), 08/29/2024 22:48 (2), 09/09/2024 22:30 (1), 03/13/2025 12:39 (3)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

Submit #395541: Oracle JavaTM Platform SE: 8u401 Improper Check for Unusual Conditions (by lywand)