CVE-2021-30894: Input Validation

Published Aug 24, 2021
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Updated

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, tvOS 15.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Other sources

Image Processing. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

Pan ZhenPeng@@Peterpan0927(Alibaba Security Pandora Lab)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
tvOS<15.1
15.1
Apple iOS and iPadOS<15.1
15.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.1
15.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.1
iPhone OS<15.1
tvOS<15.1

Event History

Aug 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:49 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID CVE-2021-30894 about?

CVE-2021-30894 is an image processing vulnerability related to a memory corruption issue in iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS.

2

What is the potential impact of CVE-2021-30894?

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition on affected devices.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-30894?

iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS versions up to but excluding 15.1 are affected by CVE-2021-30894.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-30894?

To fix CVE-2021-30894, update your iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices to version 15.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30894?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-30894 on the Apple support website using the provided references: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212867](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212867) and [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212876](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212876).

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