SB2017111603 - Ubuntu update for WebKitGTK+



SB2017111603 - Ubuntu update for WebKitGTK+

Published: November 16, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017111603
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 13
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 13 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13783)

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-2017-13784)

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-2017-13785)

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.

4) 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.

5) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13791)

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.

6) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13792)

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.

7) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13793)

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.

8) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13794)

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.

9) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13795)

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.

10) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13796)

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.

11) 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.

12) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13802)

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.

13) 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.