CVE-2021-30993: 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. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to execute arbitrary code.

Other sources

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

Credit

OSS-Fuzz, Ned Williamson(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
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>=12.0<12.1
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-2021-30993?

CVE-2021-30993 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Kernel that has been addressed with improved memory handling.

2

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-30993?

macOS Monterey 12.1, iOS up to 15.2, iPadOS up to 15.2, tvOS up to 15.2, and watchOS up to 8.3 are affected by CVE-2021-30993.

3

How can I fix CVE-2021-30993?

To fix CVE-2021-30993, update to the latest version of macOS Monterey, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, or watchOS, as specified in the Apple security advisory.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30993?

The severity of CVE-2021-30993 is not specified in the provided information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30993?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-30993 in the Apple security advisory linked in the references section.

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