CVE-2021-21779
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CVE-2021-21779 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Webkit’s GraphicsContext handles certain events in WebKitGTK 2.30.4. A specially crafted web page can lead to a potential information leak and further memory corruption. EPSS estimates a 2.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way Webkit’s GraphicsContext handles certain events in WebKitGTK 2.30.4. A specially crafted web page can lead to a potential information leak and further memory corruption. A victim must be tricked into visiting a malicious web page to trigger this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webkitgtk | Webkitgtk | 2.30.4 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1238Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4945Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1238Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4945Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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