CVE-2021-30785: Apple macOS ImageIO PICT File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 19, 2021
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Updated

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.7, macOS Big Sur 11.5, watchOS 7.6, tvOS 14.7, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

ActionKit. An input validation issue was addressed with improved input validation.

— Apple

AMD Kernel. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

— Apple

Analytics. A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions.

— Apple

Analytics. This issue was addressed with a new entitlement.

— Apple

App Store. A permissions issue was addressed with improved validation.

— Apple

Credit

CFF(Topsec Alpha Team), Mickey Jin@@patch1t(Trend Micro), Mickey Jin@@patch1t(Trend Micro working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), George Nosenko, JunDong Xie(Ant Security Light), ryuzaki, Sunglin(Knownsec 404 team), Yizhuo Wang(Group of Software Security In Progress), Tim Michaud@@TimGMichaud(Zoom Video Communications), Linus Henze (pinauten.de), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Offensive Security), tr3e(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), hjy79425575(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Matthew Denton(Google Chrome Security), Jzhu(Baidu Security), Ye Zhang@@co0py_Cat(Baidu Security), CVE-2021-3518, CVE-2018-25010, CVE-2018-25011, CVE-2018-25014, CVE-2020-36328, CVE-2020-36329, CVE-2020-36330, CVE-2020-36331, Anonymous(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Christoph Guttandin(Media Codings), Sergei Glazunov(Google Project Zero), Ivan Fratric(Google Project Zero), vm_call, Nozhdar Abdulkhaleq Shukri, Zachary Keffaber@@QuickUpdate5, Denis Tokarev@@illusionofcha0s, tr3e, Georgi Valkov (httpstorm.com), Zhongcheng Li (CK01), Ron Waisberg@@epsilan, Gary Nield(ECSC Group plc), Wojciech Reguła@@_r3ggi(SecuRing), Matt Shockley (twitter.com/mattshockl)(Offensive Security), Liu Long(Ant Security Light), Yinyi Wu@@3ndy1(Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team), Zuozhi Fan@@pattern_F_(Ant Security TianQiong Lab), ABC Research s.r.o

Affected Software

23 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.5
11.5
Apple tvOS<14.7
14.7
Apple Catalina
Apple WatchOS<7.6
7.6
Apple iCloud for Windows<12.5
12.5
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.11.4
12.11.4
Apple macOS
Apple iPhone OS<14.7
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.15<=10.15.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-supplemental_update
Apple macOS<11.5
Apple tvOS<14.7
Apple WatchOS<7.6
Apple iOS<14.7
14.7
Apple iPadOS<14.7
14.7

Event History

Jul 19, 2021
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 21, 2021
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Mar 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·11:02 PM
Feb 24, 2026
Updated
via Apple·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·07:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30785?

CVE-2021-30785 is a vulnerability in ImageIO that allows a buffer overflow due to insufficient bounds checking.

2

What software products are affected by CVE-2021-30785?

CVE-2021-30785 affects Apple watchOS up to version 7.6, Apple tvOS up to version 14.7, Apple iTunes for Windows up to version 12.11.4, Apple Catalina, Apple macOS Big Sur up to version 11.5, and Apple iCloud for Windows up to version 12.5.

3

How severe is CVE-2021-30785?

The severity of CVE-2021-30785 is not specified in the provided information.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-30785?

To fix CVE-2021-30785, you should update your affected software to the latest version provided by Apple.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30785?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-30785 on the Apple support website.

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