Security restriction bypass in WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-27834 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-287 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
WPE WebKit Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications WebKitGTK+ Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications |
| Vendor | WebKitGTK |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Improper authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU89419
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27834
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in within the webKit component. A remote attacker can bypass pointer authentication.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWPE WebKit: 2.44.0 - 2.44.1
WebKitGTK+: 2.44.0 - 2.44.1
External linkshttp://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2024-0003.html
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.
