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CVE-2019-8720

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 1.56%

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CVE-2019-8720 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in WebKit. The flaw is triggered when processing maliciously crafted web content that may lead to arbitrary code execution. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in WebKit. The flaw is triggered when processing maliciously crafted web content that may lead to arbitrary code execution. Improved memory handling addresses the multiple memory corruption issues.

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
1.56%

72.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WebkitgtkWebkitgtk< 2.26.0
WpewebkitWpe Webkit< 2.26.0
RedhatCodeready Linux Builder8.0
RedhatCodeready Linux Builder Eus8.4
RedhatCodeready Linux Builder Eus8.6
RedhatCodeready Linux Builder For Arm64 Eus8.0
RedhatCodeready Linux Builder For Arm64 Eus8.4
RedhatCodeready Linux Builder For Arm64 Eus8.6
RedhatCodeready Linux Builder For Ibm Z Systems Eus8.0
RedhatCodeready Linux Builder For Ibm Z Systems Eus8.4
RedhatCodeready Linux Builder For Ibm Z Systems Eus8.6
RedhatCodeready Linux Builder For Power Little Endian Eus8.0
RedhatCodeready Linux Builder For Power Little Endian Eus8.4
RedhatCodeready Linux Builder For Power Little Endian Eus8.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux8.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus8.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus8.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux For Arm64 Eus8.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems8.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems Eus8.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems Eus8.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux For Power Big Endian7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux For Power Little Endian7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux For Power Little Endian8.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux For Power Little Endian Eus8.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux For Power Little Endian Eus8.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux For Scientific Computing7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus8.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus8.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server For Power Little Endian Update Services For Sap Solutions8.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server For Power Little Endian Update Services For Sap Solutions8.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus8.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus8.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Update Services For Sap Solutions8.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Update Services For Sap Solutions8.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation7.0

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8720?
A vulnerability was found in WebKit. The flaw is triggered when processing maliciously crafted web content that may lead to arbitrary code execution. Improved memory handling addresses the multiple memory corruption issues.
How severe is CVE-2019-8720?
CVE-2019-8720 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8720?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST