CVE-2021-30897
Rocky Linux vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2021-30897 is a security vulnerability discovered in the resource timing API specification and its implementation. The issue was fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and tvOS 15. The vulnerability was reported by an anonymous researcher and affects WebKit, Apple's browser engine (Apple Support, Apple Support, Apple Support).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the specification for the resource timing API. The issue allows a malicious website to exfiltrate data cross-origin. Apple addressed this vulnerability by updating the specification and implementing the updated specification. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM) with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N (NVD).

Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious website to perform cross-origin data exfiltration, potentially exposing sensitive user information across different web origins (Apple Support).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability was patched in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and tvOS 15. Users should update their devices to these versions or later to protect against this vulnerability (Apple Support, Apple Support, Apple Support).

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