OpenSUSE Linux update for webkit2gtk3

Published: 2020-05-02

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2020-10018 CVE-2020-11793
CWE-ID	CWE-416
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Opensuse Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Vendor	SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU26076

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-10018

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing web conftent. A remote attacker can trick a victim to visit a specially crafted web page, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

Opensuse: 15.1

External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-05/msg00008.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU30304