REDHAT-BUG-2238945: Medium severity webkitgtk vulnerability
Published 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
2 affected components
WebKit WebKitGTK<2.40.5
WebKit WPE WebKit<2.40.5
Event History
Sep 14, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
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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.
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What versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2238945?
Versions affected by REDHAT-BUG-2238945 include WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit prior to 2.40.5.
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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.
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Who reported REDHAT-BUG-2238945?
REDHAT-BUG-2238945 was reported by Johan Carlsson.