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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2021-30762

Critical 🇺🇸 CISA KEV ⚡ Exploit Available
Apple iOS WebKit Use-After-Free Vulnerability — Apple iOS WebKit contains a use-after-free vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerabilit
Published: Nov 3, 2021  ·  Source: CISA_KEV
CVSS v3
9.0
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

Apple iOS WebKit Use-After-Free Vulnerability — Apple iOS WebKit contains a use-after-free vulnerability that leads to code execution when processing maliciously crafted web content. This vulnerability could impact HTML parsers that use WebKit, including but not limited to Apple Safari and non-Apple products which rely on WebKit for HTML processing.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2021-30762 is a critical use-after-free vulnerability in Apple iOS WebKit that enables remote code execution through maliciously crafted web content. With a CVSS score of 9.0 and publicly available exploits, this vulnerability poses an immediate threat to all iOS users in Saudi Arabia, particularly those accessing untrusted websites or clicking malicious links. Immediate patching to iOS 14.7 or later is essential to prevent device compromise and potential data exfiltration.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 20, 2026 15:28
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability directly impacts Saudi government officials, banking sector employees, healthcare professionals, and energy sector personnel who rely on iOS devices for business operations. High-risk sectors include: SAMA-regulated financial institutions and banks using iOS for mobile banking and transactions; Saudi government agencies (NCA, NCSC) using iOS for secure communications; healthcare providers managing patient data; ARAMCO and energy sector employees; STC and telecom operators; and educational institutions. The availability of public exploits significantly increases the risk of targeted attacks against Saudi organizations and individuals.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated) Government and Public Administration (NCA, NCSC) Healthcare and Medical Services Energy and Oil & Gas (ARAMCO) Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain) Education and Universities Defense and Security Retail and E-commerce
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
9.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Issue urgent security alert to all iOS users in your organization
2. Prioritize patching all iOS devices to version 14.7 or later immediately
3. For devices that cannot be patched immediately, implement compensating controls:
- Disable JavaScript in Safari settings
- Restrict access to untrusted websites
- Enable Restrictions (Screen Time) to limit Safari usage
- Use Mobile Device Management (MDM) to enforce Safari security policies

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Update all iOS devices to iOS 14.7, iOS 15.0 or later
2. Enable automatic updates: Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates
3. For enterprise deployments, use MDM solutions to enforce updates
4. Verify patch installation by checking Settings > General > About > iOS Version

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for Safari crashes or unexpected restarts
2. Alert on attempts to access known malicious domains hosting WebKit exploits
3. Implement network-based detection for suspicious JavaScript payloads
4. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to identify suspicious process execution from Safari
5. Monitor for unusual network connections initiated from Safari process

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
1. Deploy Mobile Device Management (MDM) to restrict Safari functionality
2. Implement network-level filtering to block known malicious domains
3. Require VPN usage for all internet access
4. Disable WebKit-based applications until patched
5. Educate users to avoid clicking suspicious links
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. إصدار تنبيه أمني عاجل لجميع مستخدمي iOS في مؤسستك
2. إعطاء الأولوية لتحديث جميع أجهزة iOS إلى الإصدار 14.7 أو أحدث فوراً
3. للأجهزة التي لا يمكن تحديثها فوراً، تطبيق ضوابط بديلة:
- تعطيل JavaScript في إعدادات Safari
- تقييد الوصول إلى المواقع غير الموثوقة
- تفعيل القيود (Screen Time) لتحديد استخدام Safari
- استخدام إدارة الأجهزة المحمولة (MDM) لفرض سياسات أمان Safari

إرشادات التحديث:
1. تحديث جميع أجهزة iOS إلى iOS 14.7 أو iOS 15.0 أو أحدث
2. تفعيل التحديثات التلقائية: الإعدادات > عام > تحديث البرنامج > التحديثات التلقائية
3. للنشر على مستوى المؤسسة، استخدم حلول MDM لفرض التحديثات
4. التحقق من تثبيت التحديث: الإعدادات > عام > حول > إصدار iOS

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة أعطال Safari أو إعادة التشغيل غير المتوقعة
2. التنبيه على محاولات الوصول إلى النطاقات الضارة المعروفة
3. تطبيق الكشف على مستوى الشبكة عن حمولات JavaScript المريبة
4. استخدام أدوات الكشف والاستجابة (EDR) لتحديد تنفيذ العمليات المريبة من Safari
5. مراقبة الاتصالات الشبكية غير العادية من عملية Safari

الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التحديث):
1. نشر إدارة الأجهزة المحمولة (MDM) لتقييد وظائف Safari
2. تطبيق التصفية على مستوى الشبكة لحجب النطاقات الضارة المعروفة
3. فرض استخدام VPN لجميع الوصول إلى الإنترنت
4. تعطيل التطبيقات المستندة إلى WebKit حتى يتم تحديثها
5. تثقيف المستخدمين لتجنب النقر على الروابط المريبة
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Information Security Policies and Procedures ECC 2024 A.6.1.1 - Organization of Information Security ECC 2024 A.8.1.1 - Asset Management ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Change Management ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.RA-1 - Asset Management and Inventory SAMA CSF ID.RA-2 - Vulnerability Management SAMA CSF PR.IP-12 - Information and Records Management SAMA CSF DE.CM-8 - Vulnerability Scans
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.1 - Policies for Information Security ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - Asset Management ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities and Exposures ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2 - Development Security
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security Patches and Updates PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability Scanning
🔗 References & Sources 0
No references.
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
Apple:iOS
📊 CVSS Score
9.0
/ 10.0 — Critical
📋 Quick Facts
Severity Critical
CVSS Score9.0
EPSS0.05%
Exploit ✓ Yes
Patch ✓ Yes
CISA KEV🇺🇸 Yes
KEV Due Date2021-11-17
Published 2021-11-03
Source Feed cisa_kev
Views 2
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
9.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
kev actively-exploited
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