CVE-2021-21779

webkitgtk: Use-after-free in WebCore::GraphicsContext leading to information leak and possibly code execution

Published Jul 8, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 2.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Webkit’s GraphicsContext handles certain events in WebKitGTK 2.30.4. A specially crafted web page can lead to a potential information leak and further memory corruption. A victim must be tricked into visiting a malicious web page to trigger this vulnerability.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4945-1 webkit2gtk security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-8951 A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Webkit’s GraphicsContext handles certain events in WebKitGTK 2.30.4. A specially crafted web page can lead to a potential information leak and further memory corruption. A victim must be tricked into visiting a malicious web page to trigger this vulnerability.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5024-1 WebKitGTK vulnerabilities
History
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Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00164}

epss

{'score': 0.00154}

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Metrics epss

{'score': 0.0015}

epss

{'score': 0.00164}

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First Time appeared Redhat rhel Els
CPEs cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:7
Vendors & Products Redhat rhel Els
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
talos
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 6:23 PM
Reserved
Jan 4, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 8, 2021, 12:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:36 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 28, 2021, 12:00 AM