Improper input validation in Webkitgtk Webkitgtk\+
CVE-2017-1000122
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.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.011 (63.8th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 64th percentile — 63.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.011 · newest: 0.011 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- trac.webkit.org/changeset/217206 (Third Party Advisory)
- webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2017-0007.html (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-1000122?
- CVE-2017-1000122 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webkitgtk Webkitgtk\+, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2017-11-01.
- How severe is CVE-2017-1000122?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.