VDB-9892 · ID 153399 · OSVDB 96040

WebkitGTK+ 2.0.4 css/CSSParser.cpp CSSParser::parseValue denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in WebkitGTK+ 2.0.4. This vulnerability affects the function CSSParser::parseValue of the file css/CSSParser.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WebkitGTK+ 2.0.4 (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects the function CSSParser::parseValue of the file css/CSSParser.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was disclosed 07/27/2013 as 153399 as confirmed changelog entry (Website). The advisory is shared for download at trac.webkit.org. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at trac.webkit.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (96040†). The entry VDB-9893 is pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: trac.webkit.org

Timelineinfo

07/27/2013 🔍
07/27/2013 +0 days 🔍
08/12/2013 +16 days 🔍
03/21/2019 +2047 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 153399
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9892
OSVDB: 96040

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2013 13:26
Updated: 03/21/2019 09:49
Changes: 08/12/2013 13:26 (46), 03/21/2019 09:49 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:ADE:103

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