Improper Input Validation Affecting webkit2gtk3-devel package, versions <0:2.32.3-2.el8


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

Exploit Maturity
Mature
EPSS
1.17% (86th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-RHEL8-WEBKIT2GTK3DEVEL-4151915
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed29 Mar 2021

Introduced: 29 Mar 2021

CVE-2021-1871  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade RHEL:8 webkit2gtk3-devel to version 0:2.32.3-2.el8 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2021:4381.

NVD Description

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

A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

CVSS Scores

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