Gentoo GLSA-201612-41 Normal: WebKitGTK+ Code Execution Threats
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December 13, 2016
The original GLSA contained additional bugs and CVEs which did not pertain to the affected package versions listed
Summary
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in WebKitGTK+. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Topics Covered
Resolution
All WebKitGTK+ users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=net-libs/webkit-gtk-2.4.10-r200"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2014-4412 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-4412 [ 2 ] CVE-2014-4413 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-4413 [ 3 ] CVE-2014-4414 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-4414
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-41
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Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
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Severity: Normal
Title: WebKitGTK+: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: December 13, 2016
Bugs: #570034
ID: 201612-41
Topics Covered
Background
WebKitGTK+ is a full-featured port of the WebKit rendering engine,
suitable for projects requiring any kind of web integration, from
hybrid HTML/CSS applications to full-fledged web browsers. It offersWebKit’s full functionality and is useful in a wide range of systems
from desktop computers to embedded systems like phones, tablets, and
televisions. WebKitGTK+ is made by a lively community of developers and
designers, who hope to bring the web platform to everyone. It’s the
official web engine of the GNOME platform and is used in browsers such
as Epiphany and Midori.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-libs/webkit-gtk < 2.4.10-r200 >= 2.4.10-r200
Impact
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A remote attacker can use multiple vectors to execute arbitrary code or
cause a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
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