SB2018092725 - Security restrictions bypass in webkit2gtk (Alpine package)
Published: September 27, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018092725
CSH 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 vulnerability.
1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4278)
CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
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.