CVE-2021-30983: Apple iOS and iPadOS Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2021
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Updated

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Other sources

Apple iOS and iPadOS contain a buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow an application to execute code with kernel privileges.

CISA

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

Credit

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Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS
Apple iOS and iPadOS<15.2
15.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.2
15.2
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.2
iPhone OS<15.2

Event History

Aug 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:51 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 27, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CVE ID of this vulnerability?

The CVE ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-30983.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30983?

The severity of CVE-2021-30983 is critical (7.8).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-30983?

The affected software for CVE-2021-30983 is Apple iOS and iPadOS up to version 15.2.

4

How does this vulnerability work?

This vulnerability is a buffer overflow issue that allows an application to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-30983?

To fix CVE-2021-30983, update to iOS 15.2 or iPadOS 15.2.

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