Ubuntu update for webkit2gtk



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
CVE-ID CVE-2024-54479
CVE-2024-54505
CVE-2024-54502
CVE-2024-54508
CWE-ID CWE-20
CWE-843
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Ubuntu
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package)
Other

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package)
Other
Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU101719

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54479

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted website and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package webkit2gtk to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 24.10

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7201-1


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.

2) Type Confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU101722

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54505

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted website, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package webkit2gtk to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 24.10

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7201-1


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.

3) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU101720

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54502

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted website and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package webkit2gtk to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 24.10

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7201-1


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.

4) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU101721

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54508

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in WebKit. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted website and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Update the affected package webkit2gtk to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 22.04 - 24.10

libwebkit2gtk-4.0-37 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.0-18 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkitgtk-6.0-4 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-6.0-1 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

libjavascriptcoregtk-4.1-0 (Ubuntu package): before 2.46.5-0ubuntu0.22.04.1

CPE2.3 External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7201-1


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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