Debian update for webkit2gtk

Published: 2024-11-08

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-44244 CVE-2024-44296
CWE-ID	CWE-119 CWE-254
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Debian Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system webkit2gtk (Debian package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU99420

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-2024-44244

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 webkit2gtk package to version 2.46.3-1~deb12u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

webkit2gtk (Debian package): before 2.46.3-1~deb12u1

CPE2.3

External links

https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2024/msg00218.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.

2) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU99419

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-2024-44296

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features