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Improper Input Validation Affecting webkit2gtk package, versions <2.12.4-1

low

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    User Interaction Required

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.41% (74th percentile)
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NVD
5.4 medium

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-DEBIAN11-WEBKIT2GTK-526457
  • published 22 Jul 2016
  • disclosed 22 Jul 2016
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Introduced: 22 Jul 2016

CVE-2016-4590 Open this link in a new tab
CWE-20 Open this link in a new tab

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:11 webkit2gtk to version 2.12.4-1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream webkit2gtk package and not the webkit2gtk package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:11 relevant fixed versions and status.

WebKit in Apple iOS before 9.3.3 and Safari before 9.1.2 mishandles about: URLs, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.