CVE-2021-31010

Known Exploited

Description

A deserialization issue was addressed through improved validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, iOS 12.5.5, iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, watchOS 7.6.2. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions. Apple was aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited at the time of release..

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.36% Top 25%
KEV Since 
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Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple macOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
Affected: Apple watchOS
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References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212804 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212805 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212807 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212806 vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212824 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31010?
CVE-2021-31010 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-31010?
To fix CVE-2021-31010, 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-2021-31010 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2021-31010 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. 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-2021-31010?
CVE-2021-31010 affects Apple macOS, Apple macOS, Apple watchOS, Apple watchOS, Apple watchOS.
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