CVE-2017-2371 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2017-2371: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component, which allows remote attackers to launch popups via a crafted web site.

Affects 6 Linux releases across 6 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2017-2371 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

webkit2gtk→ fixed in2.14.4-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y webkit2gtk

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

webkit2gtk→ fixed in2.14.4-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y webkit2gtk

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

webkit2gtk→ fixed in2.14.4-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y webkit2gtk

Alpine v3.20

Source: Alpine secdb

webkit2gtk→ fixed in2.14.5-r0

apk update && apk add --upgrade webkit2gtk

Alpine v3.18

Source: Alpine secdb

webkit2gtk→ fixed in2.14.5-r0

apk update && apk add --upgrade webkit2gtk

Alpine v3.19

Source: Alpine secdb

webkit2gtk→ fixed in2.14.5-r0

apk update && apk add --upgrade webkit2gtk

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