Vulnerability Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, Security Update 2021-007 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipad Os | < 14.8.1 |
| Apple | Ipados | 15.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.8.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.6.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 15.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 8.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Dec/43
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Dec/44
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212867
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212868
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212869
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212871
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212872
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212975
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212980
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Dec/43
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Dec/44
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212867
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212868
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212869
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212871
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-30916?
CVE-2021-30916 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 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, Security Update 2021-007 Ca...
How severe is CVE-2021-30916?
CVE-2021-30916 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-2021-30916?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipad Os, Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.