SB2024051727 - Fedora 40 update for webkitgtk
Published: May 17, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024051727
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27834)
CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in within the webKit component. A remote attacker can bypass pointer authentication.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.