WebKit contains a flaw in the 'RenderObjectChildList::updateBeforeAfterContent' function in WebCore/rendering/RenderObjectChildList.cpp when updating :before and :after content. With a specially crafted web page, a context-dependent attacker can corrupt memory and potentially execute arbitrary code.
Classification
Location:
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
PoC Public
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified,
Coordinated Disclosure
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
It has been reported that this issue has been fixed. Upgrade to version 1.4.0, or higher, to address this vulnerability.