CVE-2021-31005: High severity macos vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2021
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Updated

Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey 12.0.1. Turning off "Block all remote content" may not apply to all remote content types.

Other sources

WebKit. Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.

Credit

Jonathan Austin(Wells Fargo), Attila Soki

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
macOS<12.0.1
12.0.1
Apple iOS and iPadOS<15
15
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15
15
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS<15.0
iPhone OS<15.0
macOS=12.0.0

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-2021-31005?

CVE-2021-31005 is a vulnerability in WebKit that was addressed with improved state management.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-31005?

CVE-2021-31005 affects Apple iOS version up to exclusive 15, Apple iPadOS version up to exclusive 15, and Apple macOS Monterey version up to exclusive 12.0.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31005?

The severity of CVE-2021-31005 is not specified.

4

How do I fix CVE-2021-31005?

To fix CVE-2021-31005, update your Apple iOS to version 15 or higher, Apple iPadOS to version 15 or higher, or Apple macOS Monterey to version 12.0.1 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-31005?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-31005 on the Apple support website at the following links: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212814) and [link2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212869).

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