REDHAT-BUG-2238945
First published: Thu Sep 14 2023(Updated: )
Versions affected: WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit before 2.40.5. Credit to Johan Carlsson (joaxcar). Impact: A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary javascript code execution. Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WebKitGTK | <2.40.5 | |
| WebKit | <2.40.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2239380
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2239381
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6535
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7055
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8492
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8496
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9646
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9653
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9680
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9679
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2238945
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2238945?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2238945 is significant due to the potential for arbitrary JavaScript code execution by a remote attacker.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2238945?
You can fix REDHAT-BUG-2238945 by updating WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit to version 2.40.5 or later.
What versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2238945?
Versions affected by REDHAT-BUG-2238945 include WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit prior to 2.40.5.
What kind of attack is possible with REDHAT-BUG-2238945?
A remote attacker may exploit REDHAT-BUG-2238945 to execute arbitrary JavaScript code on the victim's system.
Who reported REDHAT-BUG-2238945?
REDHAT-BUG-2238945 was reported by Johan Carlsson.
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