SB2021040174 - Out-of-bounds write in webkit2gtk (Alpine package)



SB2021040174 - Out-of-bounds write in webkit2gtk (Alpine package)

Published: April 1, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021040174
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9983)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in WebKit component in Apple Safari. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.