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Gentoo: GLSA-202401-04 High: WebKitGTK+ Remote Code Execution Exploit

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Calendar Grey January 5, 2024
Dist Gentoo Esm H88
WebKitGTK+ on Gentoo Linux exhibits severe security flaws; ensure you update immediately to prevent remote exploitation and fortify your system.
Several vulnerabilities have been found in WebKitGTK+, the worst of which can lead to remote code execution.

Summary

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in WebKitGTK+. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

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Topics Covered

security advisory Gentoo remote code execution multiple vulnerabilities high risk WebKitGTK+

Resolution

All WebKitGTK+ users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-libs/webkit-gtk-2.42.3"

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2023-28198 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28198 [ 2 ] CVE-2023-28204 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28204 [ 3 ] CVE-2023-32370 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32370 [ 4 ] CVE-2023-32373 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32373 [ 5 ] CVE-2023-32393 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32393 [ 6 ] CVE-2023-32439 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32439 [ 7 ] CVE-2023-37450 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37450 [ 8 ] CVE-2023-38133 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38133 [ 9 ] CVE-2023-38572 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38572 [ 10 ] CVE-2023-38592 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38592 [ 11 ] CVE-2023-38594 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38594 [ 12 ] CVE-2023-38595 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38595 [ 13 ] CVE-2023-38597 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38597 [ 14 ] CVE-2023-38...

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Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-04
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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.

Severity: High
Title: WebKitGTK+: Multiple Vulnerabilities
Date: January 05, 2024
Bugs: #907818, #909663, #910656, #918087, #918099, #919290
ID: 202401-04

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Topics Covered

security advisory Gentoo remote code execution multiple vulnerabilities high risk WebKitGTK+

Synopsis

Several vulnerabilities have been found in WebKitGTK+, the worst of which can lead to remote code execution.

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.

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Affected Packages

Package Vulnerable Unaffected ------------------- ------------ ------------- net-libs/webkit-gtk < 2.42.3:4 >= 2.42.3:4 >= 2.42.3:4.1 >= 2.42.3:6

Impact

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

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