CVE-2021-30653

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified

CVE-2021-30653 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.11%

61.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleIpados< 14.5
AppleIphone Os< 14.5
AppleMacos>= 11.0, < 11.3
AppleTvos< 14.5
AppleWatchos< 7.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-30653?
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2021-30653?
CVE-2021-30653 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30653?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-30653?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST