USN-3948-1: WebKitGTK+ vulnerabilities
A large number of security issues were discovered in the WebKitGTK+ Web and JavaScript engines. If a user were tricked into viewing a malicious website, a remote attacker could exploit a variety of issues related to web browser security, including cross-site scripting attacks, denial of service attacks, and arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.24.1-0ubuntu0.18.10.2 - Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.24.1-0ubuntu0.18.10.2 - Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.24.1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
ubuntu/libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.24.1-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
Event History
Child vulnerabilities
Contains the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-3948-1?
The severity of USN-3948-1 is high.
How can a remote attacker exploit the vulnerabilities in USN-3948-1?
A remote attacker can exploit the vulnerabilities in USN-3948-1 by tricking a user into viewing a malicious website.
What types of security issues are involved in USN-3948-1?
USN-3948-1 involves a variety of security issues related to web browser security, including cross-site scripting attacks and denial of service vulnerabilities.
What is the recommended remedy for libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 version 2.24.1-0ubuntu0.18.10.2?
The recommended remedy for libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 version 2.24.1-0ubuntu0.18.10.2 is to update to the exact version mentioned.
Where can I find more information about USN-3948-1?
You can find more information about USN-3948-1 on the Ubuntu Security Notices website.