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.

Other sources

A memory corruption issue existed in the processing of ICC profiles. This issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, Security Update 2021-007 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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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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