CVE-2021-21775

Related Vulnerabilities: CVE-2021-21775  

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way certain events are processed for ImageLoader objects of Webkit WebKitGTK 2.30.4. A specially crafted web page can lead to a potential information leak and further memory corruption. In order to trigger the vulnerability, a victim must be tricked into visiting a malicious webpage.

Description

The MITRE CVE dictionary describes this issue as:

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way certain events are processed for ImageLoader objects of Webkit WebKitGTK 2.30.4. A specially crafted web page can lead to a potential information leak and further memory corruption. In order to trigger the vulnerability, a victim must be tricked into visiting a malicious webpage.

Additional Information

  • Bugzilla 1986863: CVE-2021-21775 webkitgtk: A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the way certain events are processed for ImageLoader objects of WebKit.
  • FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2021-21775