USN-7079-1: WebKitGTK vulnerabilities
Several 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-7079-1?
The severity of USN-7079-1 is high due to multiple security issues that could lead to remote code execution and denial of service attacks.
How do I fix USN-7079-1?
To fix USN-7079-1, update the affected packages to version 2.46.1-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 or later for Ubuntu 24.04, or 2.46.1-0ubuntu0.22.04.3 for Ubuntu 22.04.
What are the affected packages in USN-7079-1?
The affected packages in USN-7079-1 include libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0, libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1, libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0, and libwebkitgtk-6.0-4.
Who is impacted by USN-7079-1?
Users of Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04 that utilize the affected WebKitGTK libraries are impacted by USN-7079-1.
What vulnerabilities does USN-7079-1 address?
USN-7079-1 addresses vulnerabilities related to cross-site scripting and other security issues in the WebKitGTK Web and JavaScript engines.