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CVE-2021-30858

webkitgtk: Use-after-free leading to arbitrary code execution

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

8.8

CVSS 3.1

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Published · September 20, 2021

Updated · November 21, 2025

Description

A flaw was found in webkitgtk. This flaw could allow an attacker to use maliciously crafted web content leading to arbitrary code execution.

Statement

This flaw is rated as having Moderate impact considering the ability of an attacker to perform arbitrary code execution is limited to cases where a web browser is involved. Red Hat expects customers to not feed untrusted input into WebKit.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

This flaw can be mitigated by either disabling JavaScript or by disabling IndexedDB

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-416 · Use After Free