CVE-2021-30743

Description

An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, Security Update 2021-003 Catalina, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.42%
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Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212317 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212323 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212324 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212530 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30743?
CVE-2021-30743 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-30743?
To fix CVE-2021-30743, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-30743 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-30743 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-30743?
CVE-2021-30743 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple tvOS, Apple watchOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.
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