CVE-2018-11396: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2018-11396: ephy-session.c in libephymain.so in GNOME Web (aka Epiphany) through 3.28.2.1 allows remote attackers to ca...

ephy-session.c in libephymain.so in GNOME Web (aka Epiphany) through 3.28.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via JavaScript code that triggers access to a NULL URL, as demonstrated by a crafted window.open call.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 08:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2018-11396 is a browser crash issue in GNOME Web, also called Epiphany. A malicious webpage could trigger a null URL handling bug and crash the application. The provided sources describe denial of service only, not code execution, data theft, or privilege escalation. Exposure is most likely on Linux desktop systems where GNOME Web/Epiphany through 3.28.2.1 is installed and used to browse untrusted pages. Server exposure appears unlikely from the supplied evidence unless the browser is used in automated desktop or kiosk workflows. This should be handled as routine desktop patching unless Epiphany is widely deployed in shared, kiosk, or operational environments. Business impact is availability disruption to the browser, not confirmed compromise, based on the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Identify systems with GNOME Web/Epiphany installed.; Update GNOME Web through supported distro package channels.; Review GNOME Bugzilla and openSUSE advisory guidance for fixed packages..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 13:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 23, 2018, 13:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=795740CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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