Origin Validation Error Affecting webkit2gtk package, versions <2.22.2-1ubuntu1


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.28% (69th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU2204-WEBKIT2GTK-2796354
  • published9 Oct 2018
  • disclosed3 Apr 2019

Introduced: 9 Oct 2018

CVE-2018-4319  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-346  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:22.04 webkit2gtk to version 2.22.2-1ubuntu1 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 Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:22.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

A cross-origin issue existed with "iframe" elements. This was addressed with improved tracking of security origins. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 12, watchOS 5, Safari 12, iTunes 12.9 for Windows, iCloud for Windows 7.7.