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Oracle Linux: CVE-2023-28205: ELSA-2023-1918: webkit2gtk3 security update (IMPORTANT) (Multiple Advisories)

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Oracle Linux: CVE-2023-28205: ELSA-2023-1918: webkit2gtk3 security update (IMPORTANT) (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
10
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
04/07/2023
Created
05/05/2023
Added
04/21/2023
Modified
12/24/2024

Description

A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 16.4.1, iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5, iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, macOS Ventura 13.3.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited. A flaw was found in the webkitgtk package. An improper input validation issue may lead to a use-after-free vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers with network access to pass specially crafted web content files, causing Denial of Service or Arbitrary Code Execution.

Solution(s)

  • oracle-linux-upgrade-webkit2gtk3
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-webkit2gtk3-devel
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-webkit2gtk3-jsc
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-webkit2gtk3-jsc-devel

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