CVE-2021-30666
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CVE-2021-30666 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.5.3. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 2.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.5.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 12.5.3 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212341Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212341Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-30666Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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