SB2023091164 - Multiple vulnerabilities in WebKitGTK+ and WPE WebKit



SB2023091164 - Multiple vulnerabilities in WebKitGTK+ and WPE WebKit

Published: September 11, 2023 Updated: September 13, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023091164
CSH 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 vulnerabilities.


1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32370)

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in WebKit, as Content Security Policy may fail to block domains with wildcards. A remote attacker can bypass implemented CSP restrictions.


2) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28198)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted website, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.