CVE-2021-30736: Buffer Overflow

Published May 24, 2021
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Updated

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, tvOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Other sources

Kernel. A buffer overflow was addressed with improved size validation.

Credit

Ian Beer(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.4
11.4
Apple tvOS<14.6
14.6
Apple WatchOS<7.5
7.5
Apple iOS<14.6
14.6
Apple iPadOS<14.6
14.6
Apple iPadOS<14.6
Apple iPhone OS<14.6
Apple macOS>=11.0.1<11.4
Apple tvOS<14.6
Apple WatchOS<7.5

Event History

Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30736?

CVE-2021-30736 is a vulnerability in the Kernel that allows a buffer overflow to occur due to insufficient size validation.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-30736?

CVE-2021-30736 has a severity rating of high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-30736?

CVE-2021-30736 affects Apple tvOS 14.6, Apple watchOS 7.5, Apple macOS Big Sur 11.4, Apple iOS 14.6, and Apple iPadOS 14.6.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-30736?

To fix CVE-2021-30736, update your Apple tvOS, watchOS, macOS, iOS, or iPadOS to the specified versions mentioned in the affected software section.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30736?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-30736 on the Apple support website. Here are the references: [Apple Support Website](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533), [Apple Support Website](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529), [Apple Support Website](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212528)

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