CVE-2024-44185
webkitgtk: webkit2gtk: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to an unexpected process crash
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 31, 2024
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A vulnerability was found in WebKitGTK, where processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to the program crashing. Code execution is not discarded as a consequence.
Statement
This vulnerability is rated as important severity because it allows maliciously crafted web content to crash the application, potentially leads to denial of service. While it does not compromise confidentiality or integrity, the ability to crash the program without requiring authentication poses a significant risk.
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
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-788 · Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer