CVE-2021-30942: Input Validation

Published Aug 24, 2021
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Updated

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

Other sources

Description: A memory corruption issue in the processing of ICC profiles was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.2, tvOS 15.2, macOS Monterey 12.1, Security Update 2021-008 Catalina, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit

Jeremy Brown, Mateusz Jurczyk(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

23 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.6.2
11.6.2
Apple tvOS<15.2
15.2
Apple Catalina
Apple WatchOS<8.3
8.3
Apple macOS Monterey<12.1
12.1
Apple iOS<15.2
15.2
Apple iPadOS<15.2
15.2
Apple iPadOS<15.2
Apple iPhone OS<15.2
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.15<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-security_update_2021-007
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.6.2
Apple macOS>=12.0<12.1
Apple tvOS<15.2
Apple WatchOS<8.3

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30942?

CVE-2021-30942 is a memory corruption issue in the processing of ICC profiles in Apple products.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-30942?

CVE-2021-30942 affects macOS Big Sur versions up to 11.6.2, macOS Monterey versions up to 12.1, iOS versions up to 15.2, iPadOS versions up to 15.2, and watchOS versions up to 8.3.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30942?

The severity of CVE-2021-30942 is not specified.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-30942?

Update your Apple products to the recommended versions: macOS Big Sur 11.6.2, macOS Monterey 12.1, iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, and watchOS 8.3.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30942?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-30942 on the Apple support website: [link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212978)

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