CVE-2021-30869
HIGH | Platform: macOS | Changelog
CVE Details
Description
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.5.5, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4, macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, Security Update 2021-006 Catalina. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of reports that an exploit for this issue exists in the wild.
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/HT212146 (Vendor Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147 (Vendor Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212824 (Vendor Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212825 (Vendor Advisory)