CVE-2021-30957: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 24, 2021
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Updated

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, watchOS 8.3, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, tvOS 15.2. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

CoreAudio. A buffer overflow was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

JunDong Xie(Ant Security Light), JunDong Xie(Ant Security Light), JunDong Xie(Ant Security Light), JunDong Xie(Ant Security Light), JunDong Xie(Ant Security Light)

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.6.2
11.6.2
Apple tvOS<15.2
15.2
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 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 the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-30957.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is CoreAudio. A buffer overflow was addressed with improved memory handling.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30957?

The severity of CVE-2021-30957 is not specified.

4

Which software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

The affected software versions are macOS Monterey version up to 12.1, macOS Big Sur version up to 11.6.2, watchOS version up to 8.3, iOS version up to 15.2, iPadOS version up to 15.2, and tvOS version up to 15.2.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-30957?

To fix CVE-2021-30957, update the affected software to the latest patched version provided by Apple.

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