SB2018051403 - Arch Linux update for webkit2gtk



SB2018051403 - Arch Linux update for webkit2gtk

Published: May 14, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018051403
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4200)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error in the WebKit component when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into loading a specially crafted web content, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.