CVE-2021-30681: Input Validation
Core Services. A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks.
Other sources
A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-004 Mojave, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6, Security Update 2021-003 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.4, watchOS 7.5. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
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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-2021-30678
- CVE-2021-30676
- CVE-2021-30688
- CVE-2021-30669
- CVE-2021-30707
- CVE-2021-30685
- CVE-2021-30672
- CVE-2021-30681
- CVE-2021-30686
- CVE-2021-30733
- CVE-2021-30753
- CVE-2021-30727
- CVE-2021-30724
- CVE-2021-30673
- CVE-2021-30771
- CVE-2021-30755
- CVE-2021-30684
- CVE-2021-30735
- CVE-2021-30697
- CVE-2021-30710
- CVE-2021-30683
- CVE-2021-30687
- CVE-2021-30700
- CVE-2021-30701
- CVE-2021-30705
- CVE-2021-30706
- CVE-2021-30719
- CVE-2021-30728
- CVE-2021-30726
- CVE-2021-30731
- CVE-2021-30740
- CVE-2021-30704
- CVE-2021-30715
- CVE-2021-30736
- CVE-2021-30739
- CVE-2021-30703
- CVE-2021-30680
- CVE-2021-30677
- CVE-2021-30702
- CVE-2021-30696
- CVE-2021-30756
- CVE-2021-30723
- CVE-2021-30691
- CVE-2021-30692
- CVE-2021-30694
- CVE-2021-30725
- CVE-2021-30746
- CVE-2021-30693
- CVE-2021-30695
- CVE-2021-30708
- CVE-2021-30709
- CVE-2021-30679
- CVE-2020-36226
- CVE-2020-36227
- CVE-2020-36223
- CVE-2020-36224
- CVE-2020-36225
- CVE-2020-36221
- CVE-2020-36228
- CVE-2020-36222
- CVE-2020-36230
- CVE-2020-36229
- CVE-2021-30738
- CVE-2021-30751
- CVE-2021-30737
- CVE-2021-30716
- CVE-2021-30717
- CVE-2021-30721
- CVE-2021-30722
- CVE-2021-30712
- CVE-2021-30668
- CVE-2021-30718
- CVE-2021-30671
- CVE-2021-30713
- CVE-2021-30744
- CVE-2021-21779
- CVE-2021-30682
- CVE-2021-30689
- CVE-2021-30749
- CVE-2021-30734
- CVE-2021-30720
- CVE-2021-23841
- CVE-2021-30698
- CVE-2020-29629
- CVE-2021-1884
- CVE-2021-1883
- CVE-2021-30743
- CVE-2021-30819
- CVE-2021-30690
- CVE-2021-30714
- CVE-2021-30729
- CVE-2021-30674
- CVE-2021-30741
- CVE-2021-1821
- CVE-2021-30699
- CVE-2021-30999
- CVE-2021-30667
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30681?
CVE-2021-30681 is a validation issue in the handling of symlinks in Core Services on Apple watchOS 7.5, macOS Big Sur 11.4, Mojave, iOS 14.6, iPadOS 14.6, and Catalina.
How does CVE-2021-30681 affect Apple devices?
CVE-2021-30681 affects Apple watchOS 7.5, macOS Big Sur 11.4, Mojave, iOS 14.6, iPadOS 14.6, and Catalina.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-30681?
The severity of CVE-2021-30681 is not specified.
How can I fix CVE-2021-30681?
To fix CVE-2021-30681, update to the latest version of Apple watchOS, macOS Big Sur, Mojave, iOS, iPadOS, or Catalina.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30681?
More information about CVE-2021-30681 can be found on the Apple support website.