CVE-2021-30771: Input Validation

Published May 24, 2021
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Updated

An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, tvOS 14.6. Processing a maliciously crafted font file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

FontParser. An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

Mickey Jin@@patch1t(Trend Micro), CFF(Topsec Alpha Team)

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<11.4
Apple tvOS<14.6
Apple WatchOS<7.5

Event History

Mar 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30771?

CVE-2021-30771 is a vulnerability in FontParser that allows an attacker to perform an out-of-bounds write.

2

How does CVE-2021-30771 affect Apple tvOS?

Apple tvOS up to version 14.6 is affected by CVE-2021-30771.

3

How does CVE-2021-30771 affect Apple watchOS?

Apple watchOS up to version 7.5 is affected by CVE-2021-30771.

4

How does CVE-2021-30771 affect Apple macOS Big Sur?

Apple macOS Big Sur up to version 11.4 is affected by CVE-2021-30771.

5

How does CVE-2021-30771 affect Apple iOS?

Apple iOS up to version 14.6 is affected by CVE-2021-30771.

6

How does CVE-2021-30771 affect Apple iPadOS?

Apple iPadOS up to version 14.6 is affected by CVE-2021-30771.

7

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30771?

The severity of CVE-2021-30771 is not specified.

8

How do I fix CVE-2021-30771 on Apple tvOS?

To fix CVE-2021-30771 on Apple tvOS, update to version 14.6 or later.

9

How do I fix CVE-2021-30771 on Apple watchOS?

To fix CVE-2021-30771 on Apple watchOS, update to version 7.5 or later.

10

How do I fix CVE-2021-30771 on Apple macOS Big Sur?

To fix CVE-2021-30771 on Apple macOS Big Sur, update to version 11.4 or later.

11

How do I fix CVE-2021-30771 on Apple iOS?

To fix CVE-2021-30771 on Apple iOS, update to version 14.6 or later.

12

How do I fix CVE-2021-30771 on Apple iPadOS?

To fix CVE-2021-30771 on Apple iPadOS, update to version 14.6 or later.

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