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Subject: ERRATA: [ GLSA 201612-41 ] WebKitGTK+: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory [ERRATA UPDATE] GLSA 201612-41
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Title: WebKitGTK+: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: December 13, 2016
Bugs: #570034
ID: 201612-41
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Errata
======
The original GLSA contained additional bugs and CVEs which did not
pertain to the affected package versions listed.
The corrected sections appear below and in the "Bugs" listed above.
Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in WebKitGTK+, the worst of
which may allow execution of arbitrary code.
Background
==========
WebKitGTK+ is a full-featured port of the WebKit rendering engine,
suitable for projects requiring any kind of web integration, from
hybrid HTML/CSS applications to full-fledged web browsers. It offers
WebKit=E2=80=99s full functionality and is useful in a wide range of syst=ems
from desktop computers to embedded systems like phones, tablets, and
televisions. WebKitGTK+ is made by a lively community of developers and
designers, who hope to bring the web platform to everyone. It=E2=80=99s t=he
official web engine of the GNOME platform and is used in browsers such
as Epiphany and Midori.
Affected packages
=================
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 net-libs/webkit-gtk < 2.4.10-r200 >= 2.4.10-r200
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in WebKitGTK+. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker can use multiple vectors to execute arbitrary code or
cause a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All WebKitGTK+ users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=net-libs/webkit-gtk-2.4.10-r200"
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2014-4412
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-4412
[ 2 ] CVE-2014-4413
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-4413
[ 3 ] CVE-2014-4414
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-4414
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-41
Concerns?
=========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
=======
Copyright 2016 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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Title: WebKitGTK+: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: December 13, 2016
Bugs: #570034
ID: 201612-41
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Errata
======
The original GLSA contained additional bugs and CVEs which did not
pertain to the affected package versions listed.
The corrected sections appear below and in the "Bugs" listed above.
Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in WebKitGTK+, the worst of
which may allow execution of arbitrary code.
Background
==========
WebKitGTK+ is a full-featured port of the WebKit rendering engine,
suitable for projects requiring any kind of web integration, from
hybrid HTML/CSS applications to full-fledged web browsers. It offers
WebKit=E2=80=99s full functionality and is useful in a wide range of syst=ems
from desktop computers to embedded systems like phones, tablets, and
televisions. WebKitGTK+ is made by a lively community of developers and
designers, who hope to bring the web platform to everyone. It=E2=80=99s t=he
official web engine of the GNOME platform and is used in browsers such
as Epiphany and Midori.
Affected packages
=================
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 net-libs/webkit-gtk < 2.4.10-r200 >= 2.4.10-=r200
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in WebKitGTK+. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker can use multiple vectors to execute arbitrary code or
cause a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All WebKitGTK+ users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=net-libs/webkit-gtk-2.4.10-r200"
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2014-4412
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.=cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-4412">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-20=14-4412</a>
[ 2 ] CVE-2014-4413
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.=cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-4413">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-20=14-4413</a>
[ 3 ] CVE-2014-4414
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.=cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-4414">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-20=14-4414</a>
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://security.gentoo.org/g=lsa/201612-41">https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-41</a>
Concerns?
=========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:security@gentoo.org"=>security@gentoo.org</a> or alternatively, you may file a bug at
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://bugs.gentoo.org">https=://bugs.gentoo.org</a>.
License
=======
Copyright 2016 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://creativecommons.org/lic=enses/by-sa/2.5">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5</a></pre><=/body></html>
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