CVE-2021-1881: Input Validation
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. Processing a maliciously crafted font file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Other sources
FontParser. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.
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Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2021-1853
- CVE-2021-1849
- CVE-2021-1867
- CVE-2021-1810
- CVE-2021-1808
- CVE-2021-1857
- CVE-2021-30752
- CVE-2021-30664
- CVE-2021-1846
- CVE-2021-1809
- CVE-2021-30659
- CVE-2021-1847
- CVE-2021-1811
- CVE-2020-8284
- CVE-2020-8286
- CVE-2020-8285
- CVE-2021-1784
- CVE-2021-1872
- CVE-2021-1881
- CVE-2021-1882
- CVE-2021-1813
- CVE-2021-1883
- CVE-2021-1884
- CVE-2021-1880
- CVE-2021-30653
- CVE-2021-1814
- CVE-2021-1843
- CVE-2021-1885
- CVE-2021-1858
- CVE-2021-30743
- CVE-2021-30658
- CVE-2021-1841
- CVE-2021-1834
- CVE-2021-1860
- CVE-2021-1840
- CVE-2021-1851
- CVE-2021-1832
- CVE-2021-30660
- CVE-2021-30652
- CVE-2021-1875
- CVE-2021-1824
- CVE-2021-1859
- CVE-2021-1876
- CVE-2021-1815
- CVE-2021-1739
- CVE-2021-1740
- CVE-2021-1861
- CVE-2021-1855
- CVE-2021-1868
- CVE-2021-30750
- CVE-2021-1878
- CVE-2021-30657
- CVE-2021-30856
- CVE-2020-8037
- CVE-2021-1839
- CVE-2021-1825
- CVE-2021-1817
- CVE-2021-1826
- CVE-2021-1820
- CVE-2021-30661
- CVE-2020-7463
- CVE-2021-1828
- CVE-2021-1829
- CVE-2021-30655
- CVE-2021-1770
- CVE-2021-1873
- CVE-2021-1836
- CVE-2021-30764
- CVE-2021-1864
- CVE-2021-1816
- CVE-2021-1822
- CVE-2021-1844
- CVE-2021-1797
- CVE-2020-27942
- CVE-2020-3838
- CVE-2021-1805
- CVE-2021-1806
- CVE-2021-1807
- CVE-2021-1835
- CVE-2021-1837
- CVE-2021-30742
- CVE-2021-1812
- CVE-2021-30656
- CVE-2021-30662
- CVE-2021-1877
- CVE-2021-1852
- CVE-2021-1830
- CVE-2021-1874
- CVE-2021-1833
- CVE-2021-1865
- CVE-2021-1863
- CVE-2021-1831
- CVE-2021-1862
- CVE-2021-1854
- CVE-2021-30921
- CVE-2021-1848
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1881?
CVE-2021-1881 is a vulnerability in Apple's FontParser that allows an attacker to read out-of-bounds memory due to inadequate input validation.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1881?
The severity of CVE-2021-1881 is not mentioned in the provided information.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1881?
Affected software versions include Apple iOS up to version 14.5, Apple iPadOS up to version 14.5, Apple watchOS up to version 7.4, Apple macOS Big Sur up to version 11.3, Apple Catalina, Apple tvOS up to version 14.5, and Apple Mojave.
How can I fix CVE-2021-1881?
To fix CVE-2021-1881, apply the recommended updates provided by Apple for the affected software versions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-1881?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-1881 on Apple's official support page with the reference links: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212326](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212326), [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212327](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212327), and [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212317](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212317).