SB2023112045 - Ubuntu update for webkit2gtk 

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SB2023112045 - Ubuntu update for webkit2gtk

Published: November 20, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023112045
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41983)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HTML content in WebKit Process Model. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and perform a denial of service attack.


2) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42852)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a logic issue when handling HTML content in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References