Input validation error in webkit2gtk (Alpine package)



Published: 2020-07-09
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-9850
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
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webkit2gtk (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU32964

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-2020-9850

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing web content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

webkit2gtk (Alpine package): 2.28.2-r0

External links

http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=d0492bb3cf8aed245161ec53d80f18398b8431ad
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=2fecc7041589c29dc744231cf77bb254ecc8942d


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.



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