Ubuntu update for webkit2gtk



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2024-44296
CVE-2024-44244
CWE-ID 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

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

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

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

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

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) 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

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper checks in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and prevent Content Security Policy from being enforced.

Mitigation

Update the affected package webkit2gtk to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 24.10

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.3-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.3-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.3-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.3-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.3-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.3-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7113-1


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) 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 the affected package webkit2gtk to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 24.10

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.3-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.3-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.3-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.3-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.3-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.3-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7113-1


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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