CVE-2013-7324: Medium severity WebKitGTK WebKitGTK vulnerability

Published Feb 17, 2020
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Updated

Webkit-GTK 2.x (any version with HTML5 audio/video support based on GStreamer) allows remote attackers to trigger unexpectedly high sound volume via malicious javascript. NOTE: this WebKit-GTK behavior complies with existing W3C standards and existing practices for GNOME desktop integration.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WebKitGTK WebKitGTK>2.0.0<=2.26.4

Event History

Feb 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:24 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2013-7324?

CVE-2013-7324 is a vulnerability in Webkit-GTK 2.x that allows remote attackers to trigger unexpectedly high sound volume via malicious javascript.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2013-7324?

The severity of CVE-2013-7324 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.3.

3

How does CVE-2013-7324 affect Webkit-GTK?

CVE-2013-7324 affects Webkit-GTK 2.x versions with HTML5 audio/video support based on GStreamer.

4

How can CVE-2013-7324 be exploited?

CVE-2013-7324 can be exploited by remote attackers through the use of malicious javascript.

5

Are there any recommended fixes for CVE-2013-7324?

It is recommended to update to a version of Webkit-GTK that is not affected by CVE-2013-7324.

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