Static Code Injection Affecting webkitgtk4 package, versions <0:2.40.5-3.amzn2.0.1


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.4% (74th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN2-WEBKITGTK4-5935894
  • published6 Oct 2023
  • disclosed6 Sept 2023

Introduced: 6 Sep 2023

CVE-2023-40397  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-96  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2 webkitgtk4 to version 0:2.40.5-3.amzn2.0.1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS2-2023-2270.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream webkitgtk4 package and not the webkitgtk4 package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2 relevant fixed versions and status.

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary javascript code execution.

CVSS Scores

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