CVE-2021-30742: High severity apple ios and ipados vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2021
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Updated

Audio. A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Other sources

A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit

Mickey Jin(Trend Micro working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<14.5
14.5
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<14.5
14.5
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<14.5
iPhone OS<14.5

Event History

Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30742?

CVE-2021-30742 is a memory consumption issue in the Audio component of Apple iOS and iPadOS.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30742?

The severity of CVE-2021-30742 has not been provided.

3

How does CVE-2021-30742 impact Apple iOS and iPadOS?

CVE-2021-30742 can result in memory consumption issues in Apple iOS and iPadOS.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-30742 in Apple iOS and iPadOS 14.5?

CVE-2021-30742 has been addressed with improved memory handling in Apple iOS and iPadOS 14.5. It is recommended to update to the latest version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30742?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-30742 on the Apple support website: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212317

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