SB20230509109 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for webkit2gtk3
Published: May 9, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB20230509109
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2203)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a missing fix for a critical risk vulnerability in WebKit #VU74604 (CVE-2023-28205). A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted website, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.