Debian update for wpewebkit
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 5 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-0108 CVE-2022-32885 CVE-2023-27932 CVE-2023-27954 CVE-2023-28205 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-358 CWE-119 CWE-254 CWE-200 CWE-416 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Vulnerability #5 is being exploited in the wild. |
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Debian Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system wpewebkit (Debian package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Debian |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.
1) Improperly implemented security check for standard
EUVDB-ID: #VU59207
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0108
CWE-ID:
CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in Navigation in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.
MitigationUpdate wpewebkit package to version 2.38.6-1~deb11u1.
Vulnerable software versionsDebian Linux: All versions
wpewebkit (Debian package): before 2.38.6-1~deb11u1
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5397
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU73806
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32885
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in WebKit when processing HTML content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate wpewebkit package to version 2.38.6-1~deb11u1.
Vulnerable software versionsDebian Linux: All versions
wpewebkit (Debian package): before 2.38.6-1~deb11u1
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5397
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Security features bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU74085
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27932
CWE-ID:
CWE-254 - Security Features
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass Same Origin Policy restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper state management. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and bypass Same Origin Policy restrictions.
Update wpewebkit package to version 2.38.6-1~deb11u1.
Vulnerable software versionsDebian Linux: All versions
wpewebkit (Debian package): before 2.38.6-1~deb11u1
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5397
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU74086
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27954
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can track sensitive user information.
Update wpewebkit package to version 2.38.6-1~deb11u1.
Vulnerable software versionsDebian Linux: All versions
wpewebkit (Debian package): before 2.38.6-1~deb11u1
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5397
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
5) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU74604
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28205
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing HTML content in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted website, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Update wpewebkit package to version 2.38.6-1~deb11u1.
Vulnerable software versionsDebian Linux: All versions
wpewebkit (Debian package): before 2.38.6-1~deb11u1
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5397
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
