SB2019083034 - Use-after-free in webkit2gtk (Alpine package)
Published: August 30, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019083034
Severity
Medium
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8681)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the "InlineBox" renderer method. A remote attacker can trick a victim to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.