Improper Input Validation Affecting webkit2gtk package, versions <2.16.6-1


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Debian security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.16% (54th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIAN13-WEBKIT2GTK-5699278
  • published20 Jul 2017
  • disclosed20 Jul 2017

Introduced: 20 Jul 2017

CVE-2017-7064  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:13 webkit2gtk to version 2.16.6-1 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 10.3.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1.2 is affected. iCloud before 6.2.2 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.6.2 on Windows is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.