Improper Input Validation Affecting webkit2gtk package, versions <2.14.6-1
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- published2 Apr 2017
- disclosed2 Apr 2017
Introduced: 2 Apr 2017
CVE-2017-2442 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Debian:13 webkit2gtk to version 2.14.6-1 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:13 relevant fixed versions and status.
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit JavaScript Bindings" component. It allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site.
References
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-2442
- https://support.apple.com/HT207600
- https://support.apple.com/HT207617
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41800/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97129
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038137
- http://people.ubuntu.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/CVE-2017-2442