CVE-2021-30764: High severity tvos vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2021
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Updated

ImageIO. Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

ImageIO. This issue was addressed with improved checks.

Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5. This issue was addressed with improved checks.

Credit

Anonymous(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Jzhu(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative)

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
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 tvOS<14.5
Apple WatchOS<7.4

Event History

Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:46 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30764?

CVE-2021-30764 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS that could allow arbitrary code execution when processing a specially crafted file.

2

How does CVE-2021-30764 impact Apple users?

CVE-2021-30764 may lead to arbitrary code execution if a maliciously crafted file is processed.

3

Which Apple devices are affected by CVE-2021-30764?

Apple iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS versions up to 14.5, 7.4, 14.5, and 14.5 respectively are affected by CVE-2021-30764.

4

How can I mitigate or fix CVE-2021-30764?

Upgrade your Apple device to the recommended versions: iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, or tvOS 14.5.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30764?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-30764 on the Apple support website: [support.apple.com](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212317, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212324, https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212323).

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