CVE-2021-30889: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 24, 2021
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Updated

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

A flaw was found in WebKitGTK. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

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

Red Hat

WebKit. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Chijin Zhou(ShuiMuYuLin Ltd), Tsinghua wingtecher lab, Chijin Zhou(ShuiMuYuLin Ltd), Tsinghua wingtecher lab, Chijin Zhou(ShuiMuYuLin Ltd), Tsinghua wingtecher lab, Chijin Zhou(ShuiMuYuLin Ltd), Tsinghua wingtecher lab, Chijin Zhou(ShuiMuYuLin Ltd), Tsinghua wingtecher lab

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<15.1
15.1
Apple WatchOS<8.1
8.1
Apple macOS Monterey<12.0.1
12.0.1
Apple Safari<15.1
15.1
Apple iOS<15.1
15.1
Apple iPadOS<15.1
15.1
Apple iPadOS<15.1
Apple iPhone OS<15.1
Apple macOS<12.0.1
Apple tvOS<15.1
Apple WatchOS<8.1
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·07:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-30889.

2

What software is affected by this vulnerability?

The Apple Safari browser, Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS Monterey, Apple watchOS, and Apple tvOS are affected by this vulnerability.

3

What version of Apple Safari is affected by this vulnerability?

Apple Safari version 15.1 and earlier are affected by this vulnerability.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30889?

The severity of CVE-2021-30889 is not mentioned in the provided information.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-30889?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2021-30889, update your Apple Safari browser to version 15.1 or later.

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