CVE-2021-30681
HIGH | Platform: iPadOS | Changelog
CVE Details
Description
A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-004 Mojave, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6, Security Update 2021-003 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.4, watchOS 7.5. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
CVSS 3.1 Score
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Score | 7.8 (HIGH) |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Weakness
References
- Apple Security Advisory
- NVD Entry
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212528 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212530 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212531 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533 (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)