# DSA-5684-1: webkit2gtk security update

DSA-5684-1, released May 9, 2024, fixes 1 CVE in webkit2gtk. None of them is reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/fix/linux/dsa-5684-1
- Platform: Linux
- Released: May 9, 2024
- Priority: Routine (Closes CVE-2023-42843)
- CVEs: 1, exploited: 0, on CISA KEV: 0
- Vendor advisory: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-42843

## Applies to

| Product | Release | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| [webkit2gtk](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/linux/webkit2gtk.md) | Debian 11.6 (bullseye) | 2.44.1-1~deb11u1 |
| [webkit2gtk](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/linux/webkit2gtk.md) | Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 2.44.1-1~deb12u1 |

## CVEs this fix closes

| CVE | Priority | Title | CVSS | EPSS | Exploitation |
|---|---|---|---:|---:|---|
| [CVE-2023-42843](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2023-42843.md) | Routine | webkit2gtk3: This update for webkit2gtk3 fixes the following issues:  - Update to version 2.44.2 (bsc#1225071): - CVE-2024-23252:... | 5.4 | 0.0097 |  |

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