SB2017111317 - Fedora 26 update for webkitgtk4
Published: November 13, 2017 Updated: April 24, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017111317
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
3
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13798)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists due to memory handling error in the WebKit component. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
2) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13788)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists due to memory handling error in the WebKit component. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
3) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13803)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The weakness exists due to memory handling error in the WebKit component. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.