Secunia Security Advisory - Ubuntu has issued an update for libwebkit. This fixes a weakness and multiple vulnerabilities, where some have an unknown impact and others can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions, cause a DoS (Denial of Service), and compromise a vulnerable system.
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TITLE:
Ubuntu update for libwebkit
SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA45694
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RELEASE DATE:
2011-08-24
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DESCRIPTION:
Ubuntu has issued an update for libwebkit. This fixes a weakness and
multiple vulnerabilities, where some have an unknown impact and
others can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain
security restrictions, cause a DoS (Denial of Service), and
compromise a vulnerable system.
For more information:
SA40479
SA40743
SA41014
SA41242
SA41390
SA41888
SA42109
SA42264
SA42472
SA42605
SA42850
SA43193
SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages.
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ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
USN-1195-1:
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1195-1/
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