CVE-2021-30960: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 24, 2021
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Updated

Audio. A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Other sources

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. Parsing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to disclosure of user information.

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<11.6.3
11.6.3
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<12.1
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.6.3
Apple tvOS<15.2
Apple WatchOS<8.3

Event History

Aug 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:51 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-30960?

CVE-2021-30960 is a buffer overflow issue in the Audio component.

2

How does CVE-2021-30960 affect Apple macOS Big Sur?

CVE-2021-30960 affects Apple macOS Big Sur versions up to and including 11.6.3.

3

How does CVE-2021-30960 affect Apple macOS Monterey?

CVE-2021-30960 affects Apple macOS Monterey versions up to and including 12.1.

4

How does CVE-2021-30960 affect Apple iOS?

CVE-2021-30960 affects Apple iOS versions up to and including 15.2.

5

How does CVE-2021-30960 affect Apple iPadOS?

CVE-2021-30960 affects Apple iPadOS versions up to and including 15.2.

6

How does CVE-2021-30960 affect Apple tvOS?

CVE-2021-30960 affects Apple tvOS versions up to and including 15.2.

7

How does CVE-2021-30960 affect Apple watchOS?

CVE-2021-30960 affects Apple watchOS versions up to and including 8.3.

8

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2021-30960?

CVE-2021-30960 is associated with CWE-119.

9

How do I fix the buffer overflow issue CVE-2021-30960?

To fix the buffer overflow issue CVE-2021-30960, update to the latest version of the affected software. Please refer to the official Apple support pages for specific remediation steps.

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