Static Code Injection Affecting webkit2gtk3-jsc package, versions <0:2.46.3-1.el8_8


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.53% (78th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-RHEL8-WEBKIT2GTK3JSC-8403121
  • published26 Nov 2024
  • disclosed6 Sept 2023

Introduced: 6 Sep 2023

CVE-2023-40397  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-96  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade RHEL:8 webkit2gtk3-jsc to version 0:2.46.3-1.el8_8 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2024:9646.

NVD Description

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

The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.5. A remote attacker may be able to cause arbitrary javascript code execution.

CVSS Scores

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