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
 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

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27834

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WPE WebKit: 2.44.0 - 2.44.1

WebKitGTK+: 2.44.0 - 2.44.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://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.



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