SB2018092725 - Security restrictions bypass in webkit2gtk (Alpine package)
Published: September 27, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018092725
Severity
Low
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) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4278)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper audio taint tracking. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, bypass security restrictions and exfiltrate audio data cross-origin.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.