CVE-2021-30952
An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.2, macOS Monterey 12.1, Safari 15.2, iOS 15.2 and…
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- CVSS score
- 7.8 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2026-03-05, remediation due 2026-03-26)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-190
- Published
- 2021-08-24
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15.2, macOS Monterey 12.1, Safari 15.2, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Affected products
- apple safari
- apple ipados
- apple iphone os
- apple macos
- apple tvos
- apple watchos
- fedoraproject fedora
- debian debian linux
- webkitgtk webkitgtk
- wpewebkit wpe webkit
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2026-03-26.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/21/2
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7EQVZ3CEMTINLBZ7PBC7WRXVEVCRHNSM/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HQKWD4BXRDD2YGR5AVU7H5J5PIQIEU6V/
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212975
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212976
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212978
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212980
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212982
FAQ
Is CVE-2021-30952 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2021-30952 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2026-03-05, with a federal remediation deadline of 2026-03-26. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-30952?
CVE-2021-30952 has a CVSS base score of 7.8 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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