CVE-2021-30838

Published Sep 13, 2021
·
Updated

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges on devices with an Apple Neural Engine.

Credit

proteas wang

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.6
11.6
tvOS<15
15
Apple iOS and iPadOS<15
15
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15
15
Apple iOS and iPadOS<14.8
14.8
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<14.8
14.8
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<14.8
iPhone OS<14.8
macOS>=11.0<11.6

Event History

Oct 19, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:11 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30838?

CVE-2021-30838 is a memory corruption issue in Apple Neural Engine that has been addressed with improved memory handling.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2021-30838?

Apple iOS (up to version 15), Apple iPadOS (up to version 15), Apple macOS Big Sur (up to version 11.6), Apple iOS (up to version 14.8), Apple iPadOS (up to version 14.8), Apple tvOS (up to version 15) are affected by CVE-2021-30838.

3

How can I fix CVE-2021-30838?

To fix CVE-2021-30838, make sure to update your Apple iOS, Apple iPadOS, Apple macOS Big Sur, and Apple tvOS devices to the latest available versions.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30838?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-30838 on the official Apple support website. Here are some references: [link 1], [link 2], [link 3].

5

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30838?

The severity of CVE-2021-30838 is not specified.

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