CVE-2021-30660: High severity apple macos vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2021
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Updated

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5. A malicious application may be able to disclose kernel memory.

Other sources

Kernel. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking.

Credit

Alex Plaskett

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.3
11.3
Apple tvOS<14.5
14.5
Apple WatchOS<7.4
7.4
Apple iOS<14.5
14.5
Apple iPadOS<14.5
14.5
Apple iPadOS<14.5
Apple iPhone OS<14.5
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.3
Apple tvOS<14.5
Apple WatchOS<7.4

Event History

Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30660?

CVE-2021-30660 is a vulnerability in the Kernel that allows an out-of-bounds read.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2021-30660?

Users of Apple iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS Big Sur, and tvOS versions up to and excluding 14.5, 7.4, 11.3, and 14.5 respectively are affected by CVE-2021-30660.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-30660?

The severity level of CVE-2021-30660 is not specified.

4

What is the remedy for CVE-2021-30660?

To remedy CVE-2021-30660, update to Apple iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, macOS Big Sur 11.3, or tvOS 14.5.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30660?

More information about CVE-2021-30660 can be found on the Apple support website at the following references: [1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212317), [2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212324), [3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325).

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