CVE-2017-1000122: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-1000122: The UNIX IPC layer in WebKit, including WebKitGTK+ prior to 2.16.3, does not properly validate certain mess...

The UNIX IPC layer in WebKit, including WebKitGTK+ prior to 2.16.3, does not properly validate certain message metadata, allowing a compromised secondary process to cause a denial of service (release assertion) of the UI process. This vulnerability does not affect Apple products.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 04:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a WebKit UNIX IPC flaw that can crash the UI process if a secondary WebKit process is already compromised. The documented impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Apple products are explicitly stated as unaffected. Exposure is most likely in Linux or Unix applications embedding WebKitGTK+ versions earlier than 2.16.3. The bundled record does not identify other affected products or CPEs. Apple products should not be treated as exposed based on this CVE. Treat this as a targeted stability risk for older WebKitGTK+ deployments, not a broad emergency. Prioritize patching where business applications render untrusted content or depend on continuous UI availability. Mitigation focus: Upgrade WebKitGTK+ older than 2.16.3 where vendor packages are available.; Check distribution advisories for backported WebKit fixes.; Prioritize systems where embedded WebKit handles untrusted web content..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 20:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 1, 2017, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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