Buffer overflow in webkit2gtk (Alpine package)



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-2356
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 webkit2gtk (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU33473

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2356

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. Safari before 10.0.3 is affected. iCloud before 6.1.1 is affected. iTunes before 12.5.5 is affected. tvOS before 10.1.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

webkit2gtk (Alpine package): 2.14.2-r0 - 2.14.3-r0

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=ccc2f318230304c6b8f9e6c8bafd85ad60077c32
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=9333b6b69da075f380935e8a636fb1cd817bf74d
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=9eedb1462483dddad2de55715f16558844a078c5


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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