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CVE-2018-11646

HighPublished

webkitFaviconDatabaseSetIconForPageURL and webkitFaviconDatabaseSetIconURLForPageURL in UIProcess/API/glib/WebKitFaviconDatabase.cpp in WebKit, as used in...

Published: Jun 1, 2018
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 5, 2018

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.0

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

64.0%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

webkitFaviconDatabaseSetIconForPageURL and webkitFaviconDatabaseSetIconURLForPageURL in UIProcess/API/glib/WebKitFaviconDatabase.cpp in WebKit, as used in WebKitGTK+ through 2.21.3, mishandle an unset pageURL, leading to an application crash.

Sources

WebKitGTK+ < 2.21.3 - Crash (PoC)Exploit
Dhiraj Mishra · linux · Jun 5, 2018
WebKitGTK+ < 2.21.3 - 'WebKitFaviconDatabase' Denial of Service (Metasploit)Exploit
Dhiraj Mishra · linux · Jun 11, 2018

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