REDHAT-BUG-2238944: Medium severity webkitgtk vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2023
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Updated

Versions affected: WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit before 2.40.1. Credit to Gertjan Franken of imec-DistriNet, KU Leuven. Impact: Content Security Policy to block domains with wildcards may fail. Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved validation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
WebKit WebKitGTK<2.40.1
WebKit WPE WebKit<2.40.1

Event History

Sep 14, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2238944?

REDHAT-BUG-2238944 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its impact on Content Security Policy functionality.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2238944?

To resolve REDHAT-BUG-2238944, update WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit to version 2.40.1 or later.

3

What versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2238944?

Versions of WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit prior to 2.40.1 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2238944.

4

What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-2238944?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-2238944 is that Content Security Policy may fail to properly block domains with wildcards.

5

Who reported REDHAT-BUG-2238944?

REDHAT-BUG-2238944 was reported by Gertjan Franken from imec-DistriNet, KU Leuven.

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