Actively exploited in the wild
Apple iOS WebKit Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Apple - iOS · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2021-11-03. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
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CVE-2021-30762
HighCVSS 8.8KEVSummary
A use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit, fixed in iOS 12.5.4, may lead to arbitrary code execution when processing malicious web content. Apple is aware of active exploitation.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could remotely execute arbitrary code on the victim's device, potentially leading to full system compromise or data theft.
Recommendation
Update iOS to version 12.5.4 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in WebKit
See all- CVE-2017-7160High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products affecting iOS before 11.2, Safari before 11.0.2, iCloud before 7.2 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.2. The issue involves the 'WebKit' component and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2017-7157High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including iOS, Safari, iCloud, iTunes, and tvOS. The vulnerability in the 'WebKit' component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.
- CVE-2017-7156High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'WebKit' component. Affects iOS before 11.2, Safari before 11.0.2, iCloud before 7.2 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.2. This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.
- CVE-2017-13870High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products affecting iOS before 11.2, Safari before 11.0.2, iCloud before 7.2 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.2. The issue involves the 'WebKit' component and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.
- CVE-2017-13866High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products affecting iOS before 11.2, Safari before 11.0.2, iCloud before 7.2 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.2. The issue involves the 'WebKit' component, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.
- CVE-2017-13856High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'WebKit' component. Affects iOS before 11.2, Safari before 11.0.2, iCloud before 7.2 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.2. This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website.
- CVE-2017-13803High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products affecting iOS before 11.1, Safari before 11.0.1, iCloud before 7.1 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.1 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.1. The issue involves the 'WebKit' component and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2017-13802High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'WebKit' component. It affects iOS before 11.1, Safari before 11.0.1, iCloud before 7.1 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.1 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.1. This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
- CVE-2017-13798High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'WebKit' component. Affects iOS before 11.1, Safari before 11.0.1, iCloud before 7.1 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.1 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.1. This issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted web site.
- CVE-2017-13797High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products affecting iOS before 11.1, Safari before 11.0.1, iCloud before 7.1 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.1 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.1. The issue involves the 'WebKit' component and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted web site.
Original NVD description (English source)
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.5.4. 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..