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CVE-2021-30665

Apple Multiple Products WebKit Memory Corruption

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 3.71%
  1. Published8 Sept 2021
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due17 Nov 2021
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS WebKit contain a memory corruption vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 17 Nov 2021

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in watchOS 7.4.1, iOS 14.5.1 and iPadOS 14.5.1, tvOS 14.6, iOS 12.5.3, macOS Big Sur 11.3.1. 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..

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apple iPadOS< 14.5.1
Apple iPhone OS≥ 13.0 < 14.5.1 · < 12.5.3
Apple macOS< 11.3.1
Apple Tvos< 14.6
Apple Watchos< 7.4.1

Remediation

Fixed in
Apple iPadOS≥ 14.5.1
Apple iPhone OS≥ 14.5.1
Apple macOS≥ 11.3.1
Apple Tvos≥ 14.6
Apple Watchos≥ 7.4.1

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-30665 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-30665 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2021-30665?

CVE-2021-30665 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 3.71% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-30665?

Affected products include Apple iPadOS, Apple iPhone OS, Apple macOS, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30665?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apple iPadOS 14.5.1, Apple iPhone OS 14.5.1, Apple macOS 11.3.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.