GLSA 201812-04: WebkitGTK+: Multiple vulnerabilities
| Severity: | normal |
| Title: | WebkitGTK+: Multiple vulnerabilities |
| Date: | 12/02/2018 |
| Bugs: | |
| ID: | 201812-04 |
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in WebKitGTK+, the worst of which may lead to arbitrary code execution.Background
WebKitGTK+ is a full-featured port of the WebKit rendering engine, suitable for projects requiring any kind of web integration, from hybrid HTML/CSS applications to full-fledged web browsers.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| net-libs/webkit-gtk | < 2.22.0 | >= 2.22.0 | All supported architectures |
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in WebKitGTK+. Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.
Impact
A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands or cause a Denial of Service condition via maliciously crafted web content.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All WebkitGTK+ users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-libs/webkit-gtk-2.22.0"
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
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License
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