Ubuntu update for webkit2gtk



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 9
CVE-ID CVE-2023-38133
CVE-2023-38572
CVE-2023-38592
CVE-2023-38594
CVE-2023-38595
CVE-2023-38597
CVE-2023-38599
CVE-2023-38600
CVE-2023-38611
CWE-ID CWE-200
CWE-254
CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Ubuntu
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package)
Other

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package)
Other

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 9 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU78589

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38133

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in WebKit Process Model. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package webkit2gtk to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 23.04

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6289-1


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) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU78586

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38572

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in WebKit when handling Same Origin Policy. A remote attacker can bypass Same Origin Policy restrictions.

Mitigation

Update the affected package webkit2gtk to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 23.04

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6289-1


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) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU78777

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38592

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The 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 trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package webkit2gtk to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 23.04

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6289-1


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) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU78587

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38594

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package webkit2gtk to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 23.04

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6289-1


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) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU78602

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38595

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in WebKit. 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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package webkit2gtk to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 23.04

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6289-1


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.

6) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU78588

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38597

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in WebKit Process Model. 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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package webkit2gtk to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 23.04

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6289-1


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.

7) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU78775

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38599

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue in WebKit, related to user's privacy. A remote attacker can sensitive user information.

Mitigation

Update the affected package webkit2gtk to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 23.04

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6289-1


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.

8) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU78603

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38600

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in WebKit. 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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package webkit2gtk to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 23.04

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6289-1


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.

9) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU78604

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38611

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in WebKit. 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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package webkit2gtk to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 23.04

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package): before 2.40.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6289-1


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.



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