SB20241022380 - Ubuntu update for webkit2gtk
Published: October 22, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB20241022380
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Spoofing attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40866)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data in WebKit. A remote attacker can spoof the browser's address bar.
2) Protection Mechanism Failure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-44187)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling "iframe" elements in WebKit. A remote attacker can exfiltrate data cross-origin.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.