CVE-2019-8769 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2019-8769: An issue existed in the drawing of web page elements. The issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, macOS Catalina 10.15. Visiting a maliciously crafted website may reveal browsing history.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2019-8769 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

webkit2gtk→ fixed in2.26.0-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y webkit2gtk
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

webkit2gtk→ fixed in2.26.0-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y webkit2gtk
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

webkit2gtk→ fixed in2.26.0-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y webkit2gtk
```

Alpine v3.20

Source: Alpine secdb

webkit2gtk→ fixed in2.26.0-r0

apk update && apk add --upgrade webkit2gtk

Alpine v3.18

Source: Alpine secdb

webkit2gtk→ fixed in2.26.0-r0

apk update && apk add --upgrade webkit2gtk

Alpine v3.19

Source: Alpine secdb

webkit2gtk→ fixed in2.26.0-r0

apk update && apk add --upgrade webkit2gtk

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