CVE-2021-30838

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with system privileges on devices with an Apple Neural Engine.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.24%

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212804	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212807	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212814	release notes vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Oct/61	mailing list release notes third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30838?: CVE-2021-30838 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-30838?: To fix CVE-2021-30838, 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-2021-30838 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-30838 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-2021-30838?: CVE-2021-30838 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS.

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