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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2021-30959

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-008 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.2. Parsing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead t...

Vulnerability Description

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-008 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.2. Parsing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to disclosure of user information.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X>= 10.15, <= 10.15.7
AppleMacos>= 11.0, < 11.6.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-30959?

CVE-2021-30959 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-008 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.2. Parsing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead t...

How severe is CVE-2021-30959?

CVE-2021-30959 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-30959?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.