CVE-2018-12294
CVE-2018-12294 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webkit Webkitgtk+ with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Webkit Webkitgtk+
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WebCore/platform/graphics/texmap/TextureMapperLayer.cpp in WebKit, as used in WebKitGTK+ prior to version 2.20.2, is vulnerable to a use after free for a WebCore::TextureMapperLayer object.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-12294?
- WebCore/platform/graphics/texmap/TextureMapperLayer.cpp in WebKit, as used in WebKitGTK+ prior to version 2.20.2, is vulnerable to a use after free for a WebCore::TextureMapperLayer object.
- How severe is CVE-2018-12294?
- CVE-2018-12294 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-12294 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-12294?
- CVE-2018-12294 affects Webkit Webkitgtk+. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-12294?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-12294 published?
- CVE-2018-12294 was published on 2018-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/148200/WebKitGTK-Data-Leak-Code-Execution.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/06/14/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/542087/100/0/threaded
- https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=184729
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201808-04
- https://trac.webkit.org/changeset/231300/webkit
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:webkit:webkitgtk\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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