CVE-2024-40866 Affecting webkit2gtk3 package, versions <0:2.46.3-1.el8_10


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    0.05% (19th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-ORACLE8-WEBKIT2GTK3-8383173
  • published 18 Nov 2024
  • disclosed 17 Sep 2024

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:8 webkit2gtk3 to version 0:2.46.3-1.el8_10 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2024-9636.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream webkit2gtk3 package and not the webkit2gtk3 package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

The issue was addressed with improved UI. This issue is fixed in Safari 18, macOS Sequoia 15. Visiting a malicious website may lead to address bar spoofing.

CVSS Scores

version 3.1
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NVD

6.5 medium
  • Attack Vector (AV)
    Network
  • Attack Complexity (AC)
    Low
  • Privileges Required (PR)
    None
  • User Interaction (UI)
    Required
  • Scope (S)
    Unchanged
  • Confidentiality (C)
    None
  • Integrity (I)
    High
  • Availability (A)
    None
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Red Hat

6.5 medium
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SUSE

6.5 medium