CVE-2021-30979

Description

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, macOS Big Sur 11.6.2, Security Update 2021-008 Catalina. Processing a maliciously crafted USD file may lead to unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Affected: Apple iOS and iPadOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212976
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212978
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212979
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212981
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-358/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30979?
CVE-2021-30979 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-30979?
To fix CVE-2021-30979, 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-2021-30979 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-30979 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-2021-30979?
CVE-2021-30979 affects Apple iOS and iPadOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS.
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