CVE-2021-30849: High severity tvos vulnerability

Published Sep 13, 2021
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Updated

A flaw was found in WebKitGTK. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

References: https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2021-0006.html https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/26/9

Other sources

Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, watchOS 8, Safari 15, tvOS 15, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, iTunes 12.12 for Windows. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

MITRE

WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Sergei Glazunov(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<15
15
Apple WatchOS<8
8
Apple iCloud for Windows<13
13
Apple macOS Monterey<12.0.1
12.0.1
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.12
12.12
Apple Safari<15
15
Apple iOS<14.8
14.8
Apple iPadOS<14.8
14.8
Apple iOS<15
15
Apple iPadOS<15
15
Apple Itunes Windows<12.12
Apple Safari<15.0
Apple iPadOS<14.8
Apple iPhone OS<14.8
Apple macOS<12.0.1
Apple tvOS<15.0
Apple WatchOS<8.0
redhat/webkitgtk<2.32.4
2.32.4

Event History

Oct 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:11 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Oct 27, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-30849.

2

What software is affected by this vulnerability?

The vulnerability affects Apple watchOS up to version 8, Apple iOS up to version 15, Apple iPadOS up to version 15, Apple iTunes for Windows up to version 12.12, Apple iCloud for Windows up to version 13, Apple tvOS up to version 15, Apple Safari up to version 15, and Apple macOS Monterey up to version 12.0.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30849?

The severity of CVE-2021-30849 is not specified.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-30849?

To fix CVE-2021-30849, update the affected software to the latest version provided by Apple.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30849?

More information about CVE-2021-30849 can be found on the Apple support website: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212814), [link2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212819), [link3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212807).

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