Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.8 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.8 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.6 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Oct/61Mailing ListRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212814Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212804Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212807Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Oct/61Mailing ListRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212814Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212804Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212807Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-30838?
CVE-2021-30838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2021-30838?
CVE-2021-30838 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-30838?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos.