CVE-2021-30818
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.52%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30818 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, tvOS 15, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Safari 15, watchOS 8. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, tvOS 15, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Safari 15, watchOS 8. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/20/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212807Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212814Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212815Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212816Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212819Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212869Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/20/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212807Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212814Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212815Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212816Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212819Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212869Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30818?
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, tvOS 15, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Safari 15, watchOS 8. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2021-30818?
CVE-2021-30818 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30818?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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