CVE-2021-30698
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.11%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30698 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, Safari 14.1.1, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6. EPSS estimates a 2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, Safari 14.1.1, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 14.1.1 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.4 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212528Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212534Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212528Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212534Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30698?
A null pointer dereference was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, Safari 14.1.1, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6. A remote attacker may be able to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-30698?
CVE-2021-30698 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30698?
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.
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