SB2024021947 - Private browsing activity disclosure in WebKitGTK+ and WPE WebKit
Published: February 19, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024021947
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42939)
CWE-ID: CWE-532 - Information Exposure Through Log Files
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local local application to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to WebKit can unexpectedly save private browsing activity into the App Privacy Report. A local application can read the report file and gain access to sensitive data.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.