CVE-2020-13753: Input Validation

Published Jul 14, 2020
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The bubblewrap sandbox of WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit, prior to 2.28.3, failed to properly block access to CLONENEWUSER and the TIOCSTI ioctl. CLONENEWUSER could potentially be used to confuse xdg- desktop-portal, which allows access outside the sandbox. TIOCSTI can be used to directly execute commands outside the sandbox by writing to the controlling terminal’s input buffer, similar to CVE-2017-5226. Versions affected: WebKitGTK before 2.28.3 and WPE WebKit before 2.28.3.

Red Hat

The bubblewrap sandbox of WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit, prior to 2.28.3, failed to properly block access to CLONENEWUSER and the TIOCSTI ioctl. CLONENEWUSER could potentially be used to confuse xdg-desktop-portal, which allows access outside the sandbox. TIOCSTI can be used to directly execute commands outside the sandbox by writing to the controlling terminal's input buffer, similar to CVE-2017-5226.

Launchpad

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
debian/webkit2gtk
2.44.2-1~deb11u12.44.3-1~deb11u12.44.2-1~deb12u12.44.3-1~deb12u12.44.4-1
debian/wpewebkit
2.38.6-1~deb11u12.38.6-12.44.4-1
WebKitGTK WebKitGTK<2.28.3
wpewebkit WPE WebKit<2.28.3
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
openSUSE Leap=15.1
redhat/webkitgtk<2.28.3
2.28.3

Event History

Jul 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:07 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2020
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:39 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:22 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-13753?

CVE-2020-13753 is a vulnerability in the bubblewrap sandbox of WebKitGTK and WPE WebKit that allows unauthorized access outside the sandbox.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-13753?

CVE-2020-13753 has a severity value of 10, indicating a critical vulnerability.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-13753?

CVE-2020-13753 affects WebKitGTK versions 2.28.3 and earlier, and WPE WebKit versions 2.28.3 and earlier.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-13753?

To fix CVE-2020-13753, update WebKitGTK to version 2.28.3 or later, and WPE WebKit to version 2.28.3 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-13753?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-13753 on the following references: [http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00074.html](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00074.html), [https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GER2ATKZXDHM7FFYJH67ZPNZZX5VOUVM/](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GER2ATKZXDHM7FFYJH67ZPNZZX5VOUVM/), [https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-11](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-11)

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