Security
Security
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in WebkitGTK+, the worst of which could result in the arbitrary execution of code.
| Package | net-libs/webkit-gtk on all architectures |
|---|---|
| Affected versions | < 2.34.4 |
| Unaffected versions | >= 2.34.4 |
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.
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in WebkitGTK+. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
An attacker, by enticing a user to visit maliciously crafted web content, may be able to execute arbitrary code, violate iframe sandboxing policy, access restricted ports on arbitrary servers, cause memory corruption, or could cause a Denial of Service condition.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All WebkitGTK+ users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-libs/webkit-gtk-2.34.4"