CVE-2023-40414

webkitgtk: Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution

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Severity

Important

Red Hat Product Security

9.8

CVSS 3.1

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Published · February 5, 2024

Updated · November 21, 2025

Description

A vulnerability in WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a target system. The issue arises from a use-after-free flaw in memory management when processing web content. This flaw can potentially give attackers the ability to take control of affected systems.

Statement

This vulnerability is rated Imporatant because it affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of systems, with a high severity rating.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-416 · Use After Free