CVE-2021-21806

webkitgtk: Use-after-free in fireEventListeners leading to arbitrary code execution

Published Jul 8, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 2.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in WebKitGTK browser version 2.30.3 x64. A specially crafted HTML web page can cause a use-after-free condition, resulting in remote code execution. The victim needs to visit a malicious web site to trigger the vulnerability.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-8978 An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in WebKitGTK browser version 2.30.3 x64. A specially crafted HTML web page can cause a use-after-free condition, resulting in remote code execution. The victim needs to visit a malicious web site to trigger the vulnerability.
History
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Metrics epss

{'score': 0.01672}

epss

{'score': 0.01639}

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Metrics epss

{'score': 0.01537}

epss

{'score': 0.01672}

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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 8, 2021, 12:00 AM