Improper Input Validation Affecting webkit2gtk3 package, versions <0:2.38.5-1.el8_8.4


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

Exploit Maturity
Mature
EPSS
0.34% (73rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-RHEL8-WEBKIT2GTK3-5595838
  • published23 May 2023
  • disclosed22 May 2023

Introduced: 22 May 2023

CVE-2023-28204  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade RHEL:8 webkit2gtk3 to version 0:2.38.5-1.el8_8.4 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2023:3433.

NVD Description

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

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 15.7.6 and iPadOS 15.7.6, Safari 16.5, iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. Processing web content may disclose sensitive information. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

CVSS Scores

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