SB2020050206 - OpenSUSE Linux update for webkit2gtk3

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SB2020050206 - OpenSUSE Linux update for webkit2gtk3

Published: May 2, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020050206
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-10018)

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.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11793)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

A use-after-free issue exists in WebKitGTK before 2.28.1 and WPE WebKit before 2.28.1 via crafted web content that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash).


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References