SB2019041508 - OpenSUSE Linux update for webkit2gtk3
Published: April 15, 2019 Updated: April 21, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019041508
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8375)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the UIProcess subsystem when processing an overly large script dialog size that exceeds the web view size. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.