SB2017022007 - Input validation error in webkit2gtk (Alpine package)
Published: February 20, 2017 Updated: February 10, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017022007
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2371)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component, which allows remote attackers to launch popups via a crafted web site.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=ae4a15801816b7f140076fa8f636d46247902af3
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=ccc2f318230304c6b8f9e6c8bafd85ad60077c32
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=9333b6b69da075f380935e8a636fb1cd817bf74d
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=e6cdfd728202da0c5ab2be4e3db99b5010f85cce
- https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=9eedb1462483dddad2de55715f16558844a078c5