Integer overflow in macOS - CVE-2021-30663
Published: May 3, 2021 / Updated: June 3, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU52814
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30663
CWE-ID: CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
macOS
macOS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in WebKit. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger integer overflow 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2021-30663
Install updates from vendor's website.