A webkit2gtk security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 11 to address an arbitrary code execution vulnerability.
DSA 5351-1: webkit2gtk security update
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Debian Security Advisory DSA-5351-1 security@debian.org
https://www.debian.org/security/ Alberto Garcia
February 17, 2023 https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package : webkit2gtk
CVE ID : CVE-2023-23529
The following vulnerabilities have been discovered in the WebKitGTK
web engine:
CVE-2023-23529
An anonymous researcher discovered that 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.
For the stable distribution (bullseye), this problem has been fixed in
version 2.38.5-1~deb11u1.
We recommend that you upgrade your webkit2gtk packages.
For the detailed security status of webkit2gtk please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/webkit2gtk
Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/