CVE-2021-30685

Name: CVE-2021-30685
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-08T15:15:14.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-30685 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 14.6, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6, Security Update 2021-003 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.4, watchOS 7.5. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 14.6, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6, Security Update 2021-003 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.4, watchOS 7.5. Parsing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to disclosure of user information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Ipados	< 14.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 14.6
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.15, <= 10.15.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.15.7
Apple	Macos	>= 11.0, < 11.4
Apple	Tvos	< 14.6
Apple	Watchos	< 7.5

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212528Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212530Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212532Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212528Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212530Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212532Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-30685?

How severe is CVE-2021-30685?

CVE-2021-30685 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30685?

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-2021-30685?

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Source: NVD / NIST