CVE-2021-30755: Input Validation

Published May 24, 2021
·
Updated

FontParser. Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory

Other sources

Processing a maliciously crafted font may result in the disclosure of process memory. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, tvOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

Xingwei Lin(Ant Security Light), Xingwei Lin(Ant Security Light), Xingwei Lin(Ant Security Light)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.4
11.4
Apple tvOS<14.6
14.6
Apple WatchOS<7.5
7.5
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.4
Apple tvOS<14.6
Apple WatchOS<7.5

Event History

Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30755?

CVE-2021-30755 is a vulnerability in FontParser that allows for the disclosure of process memory when processing a maliciously crafted font.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-30755?

Apple tvOS up to version 14.6, Apple watchOS up to version 7.5, and Apple macOS Big Sur up to version 11.4 are affected by CVE-2021-30755.

3

How can CVE-2021-30755 be exploited?

CVE-2021-30755 can be exploited by processing a specially crafted font, resulting in the disclosure of process memory.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30755?

The severity of CVE-2021-30755 is currently unknown.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-30755?

Yes, Apple has released updates to address CVE-2021-30755. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected software.

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