CVE-2021-30917: Input Validation

Published Aug 24, 2021
·
Updated

ColorSync. A memory corruption issue existed in the processing of ICC profiles. This issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

Alexandru-Vlad Niculae, Mateusz Jurczyk(Google Project Zero), Alexandru-Vlad Niculae, Mateusz Jurczyk(Google Project Zero), Alexandru-Vlad Niculae, Mateusz Jurczyk(Google Project Zero), Alexandru-Vlad Niculae, Mateusz Jurczyk(Google Project Zero), Alexandru-Vlad Niculae, Mateusz Jurczyk(Google Project Zero), Alexandru-Vlad Niculae, Mateusz Jurczyk(Google Project Zero), Alexandru-Vlad Niculae, Mateusz Jurczyk(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.6.1
11.6.1
Apple tvOS<15.1
15.1
Apple Catalina
Apple WatchOS<8.1
8.1
Apple macOS Monterey<12.0.1
12.0.1
Apple iOS<14.8.1
14.8.1
Apple iPadOS<14.8.1
14.8.1
Apple iOS<15.1
15.1
Apple iPadOS<15.1
15.1
Apple Ipad Os<14.8.1
Apple iPadOS=15.0
Apple iPhone OS<14.8.1
Apple iPhone OS=15.0
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-001
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-security_update_2021-004
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-supplemental_update
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.6.1
Apple macOS=12.0
Apple tvOS<15.1
Apple WatchOS<8.1

Event History

Aug 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30917?

CVE-2021-30917 is a memory corruption issue in the processing of ICC profiles in ColorSync.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2021-30917?

Users of Apple products such as Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS are affected.

3

How can I fix CVE-2021-30917?

Apply the recommended remedies provided by Apple for your specific product version as mentioned in the references.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30917?

The severity of CVE-2021-30917 is not mentioned in the provided information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30917?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-30917 on the official Apple support website mentioned in the references.

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