CVE-2021-30928

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6, watchOS 8, tvOS 15, iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.70% Top 30%
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple tvOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212804
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212807
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212814
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212819
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212815
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212953

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30928?
CVE-2021-30928 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-30928?
To fix CVE-2021-30928, 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-2021-30928 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-30928 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-30928?
CVE-2021-30928 affects Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple tvOS, Apple watchOS.
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