CVE-2021-30665: Apple Multiple Products WebKit Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2021
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Updated

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management.

Other sources

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS WebKit contain a memory corruption vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.

— CISA

Credit

yangkang &zerokeeper&bianliang@@dnpushme(360 ATA)

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
debian/webkit2gtk
2.36.4-1~deb10u12.38.6-0+deb10u12.40.5-1~deb11u12.42.1-1~deb11u22.40.5-1~deb12u12.42.1-1~deb12u12.42.1-2
debian/wpewebkit
2.38.6-1~deb11u12.38.6-12.42.1-1
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.3.1
11.3.1
Apple tvOS<14.6
14.6
Apple WatchOS<7.4.1
7.4.1
Apple Multiple Products
Apple Safari<14.1
14.1
Apple iOS<12.5.3
12.5.3
Apple iOS<14.5.1
14.5.1
Apple iPadOS<14.5.1
14.5.1
Apple iPadOS<14.5.1
Apple iPhone OS<12.5.3
Apple iPhone OS>=13.0<14.5.1
Apple macOS<11.3.1
Apple tvOS<14.6
Apple WatchOS<7.4.1
redhat/webkitgtk<2.32.3
2.32.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.36.4-1~deb10u1Fixed in 2.38.6-0+deb10u1Fixed in 2.40.5-1~deb11u1Fixed in 2.42.1-1~deb11u2Fixed in 2.40.5-1~deb12u1Fixed in 2.42.1-1~deb12u1Fixed in 2.42.1-2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/wpewebkit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.38.6-1~deb11u1Fixed in 2.38.6-1Fixed in 2.42.1-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.3.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade tvOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.6
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4.1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade Safari to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.5.3
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.5.1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.5.1
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/webkitgtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.32.3
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.36.4-1~deb10u1
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.38.6-0+deb10u1
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.40.5-1~deb11u1
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.42.1-1~deb11u2
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.40.5-1~deb12u1
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.42.1-1~deb12u1
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/webkit2gtk to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.42.1-2
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/wpewebkit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.38.6-1~deb11u1
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/wpewebkit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.38.6-1
  20. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/wpewebkit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.42.1-1

Event History

Jul 28, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Apple Multiple Products vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Apple Multiple Products vulnerability is CVE-2021-30665.

2

What products are affected by this vulnerability?

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS are affected by this vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30665?

The severity of CVE-2021-30665 is not specified.

4

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update your Apple device to the recommended versions as mentioned in the Apple support links provided.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability in the Apple support links provided.

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