CVE-2021-30884: Medium severity tvos vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2021
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Updated

A flaw was found in WebKitGTK. The issue was resolved with additional restrictions on CSS compositing.

References: https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2021-0007.html https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/20/6

Other sources

The issue was resolved with additional restrictions on CSS compositing. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15, watchOS 8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Visiting a maliciously crafted website may reveal a user's browsing history.

MITRE

WebKit. The issue was resolved with additional restrictions on CSS compositing.

Credit

an anonymous researcher

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<15
15
Apple WatchOS<8
8
Apple macOS Monterey<12.0.1
12.0.1
Apple iOS<15
15
Apple iPadOS<15
15
Apple iPadOS<15.0
Apple iPhone OS<15.0
Apple macOS<12.0.1
Apple tvOS<15.0
Apple WatchOS<8.0
redhat/webkitgtk<2.34.0
2.34.0

Event History

Aug 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Dec 20, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30884 and what software is affected?

CVE-2021-30884 is a vulnerability in WebKit that affects Apple watchOS 8, Apple iOS up to version 15, Apple iPadOS up to version 15, Apple tvOS up to version 15, and Apple macOS Monterey up to version 12.0.1.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30884?

The severity of CVE-2021-30884 is not specified.

3

How does CVE-2021-30884 impact CSS compositing in WebKit?

CVE-2021-30884 introduces additional restrictions on CSS compositing in WebKit to address the vulnerability.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-30884?

To fix CVE-2021-30884, update your Apple watchOS to version 8 or later, Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple tvOS, or Apple macOS Monterey to version 15 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30884?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-30884 on Apple's official support page: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212814](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212814)

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