Security Advisory
1) Buffer overflow
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30665
CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Exploit availability: No
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in WebKit. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
iPadOS: 14.0 18A373, 14.0.1 18A393, 14.1 18A8395, 14.2 18B92, 14.2 18B111, 14.3 18C66, 14.4 18D52, 14.4.1 18D61, 14.4.2 18D70, 14.5 18E199
Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373, 14.0.1 18A393, 14.1 18A8395, 14.2 18B92, 14.2 18B111, 14.2.1 18B121, 14.3 18C66, 14.4 18D52, 14.4.1 18D61, 14.4.2 18D70, 14.5 18E199
CPE
External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212336
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits ..
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