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TI-2016-04111 Aliases CVE-2016-4761GHSA-342r-hgrw-rv65

WebKitGTK+ before 2.14.0: A use-after-free vulnerability can allow remote attackers to cause a DoS

Priority MEDIUM 41CWE-416Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
Required
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Partial Red Hat: 1 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-416 and the CVSS impact.

Summary

WebKitGTK+ before 2.14.0: A use-after-free vulnerability can allow remote attackers to cause a DoS

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.0139 72nd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial WebKitGTK+ (WebKitGTK+): 2.14.0Red Hat: 1 without a fix

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
WebKitGTKWebKitGTK+before 2.14.02.14.0Patch availableCNA
  • WebKitGTK+ VendorWebKitGTK Affected before 2.14.0 Fixed in 2.14.0 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 2

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:webkitgtk:webkitgtk\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 2.14.0VulnerableWebKitGTK
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*16.04VulnerableCanonical
  • cpe:2.3:a:webkitgtk:webkitgtk\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 2.14.0 Vulnerable ·WebKitGTK
  • cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 16.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical

Remediation

  • Fix · CNA WebKitGTK+ (WebKitGTK+) Fixed in 2.14.0

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6AffectedNo fix planned: Out of support scope
Not affected: 2 products
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2016-4761
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-342r-hgrw-rv65

References

Advisory 2

  • TI-2023-22996 Out-of-bounds write in Apple Safari KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2023-22374 Improper check for unusual conditions in Apple macOS KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2023-19062 Apple Safari: Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2023-15726 Type confusion in Apple iOS and iPadOS KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2023-15664 Use after free in Apple macOS KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2023-22995 Out-of-bounds read in Apple Safari KEVCVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.5
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Sources

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