CVE-2016-4761

Name: CVE-2016-4761
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-22T19:15:10.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4761 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. WebKitGTK+ before 2.14.0: A use-after-free vulnerability can allow remote attackers to cause a DoS. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webkitgtk	Webkitgtk\+	< 2.14.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3166-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/04/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3166-1Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4761?

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

How severe is CVE-2016-4761?

CVE-2016-4761 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4761?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-4761?

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Source: NVD / NIST