Cross-site Scripting (XSS) Affecting webkit2gtk package, versions <2.16.3-2


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Debian security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.88% (84th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIAN13-WEBKIT2GTK-5699196
  • published22 May 2017
  • disclosed22 May 2017

Introduced: 22 May 2017

CVE-2017-2508  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-79  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:13 webkit2gtk to version 2.16.3-2 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 10.3.2 is affected. Safari before 10.1.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to conduct Universal XSS (UXSS) attacks via a crafted web site that improperly interacts with container nodes.