CVE-2019-8720 is a set of memory-corruption vulnerabilities in WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit before version 2.26.0. Processing maliciously crafted web content can trigger the flaws and result in arbitrary code execution. The vulnerabilities were corrected through improved memory handling.
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WebKitGTK multiple memory-corruption vulnerabilities that can enable arbitrary code execution.
A vulnerability in Apple WebKitGTK that was added to CISA's KEV catalog because it was being exploited by BitPaymer ransomware.
A set of memory-corruption issues in WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit that could allow arbitrary code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content.
A WebKit/WebKitGTK multiple-memory-corruption vulnerability that can allow arbitrary code execution when a user processes maliciously crafted web content. It is rated CVSS 8.8 (network-accessible, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required) and is categorized as CWE-119.
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