CVE-2021-30661

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

Published Sep 8, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 4.5% KEV · Listed
Description
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 14.1, iOS 12.5.3, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-17578 A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in Safari 14.1, iOS 12.5.3, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..
History
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Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00187}

epss

{'score': 0.00218}

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

{'dateAdded': '2021-11-03'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'active', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Oct 21, 2025, 11:25 PM
Reserved
Apr 13, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 8, 2021, 3:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:50 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 28, 2021, 12:00 AM