CVE-2021-30705

Name: CVE-2021-30705
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-08T15:15:15.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-30705 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, 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. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 14.6, 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. Processing a maliciously crafted ASTC file may disclose memory contents.

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

0.88%

54.4th 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	>= 10.14, <= 10.14.5
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.15, <= 10.15.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.14.6
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/HT212531Vendor 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/HT212531Vendor 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-2021-30705?

How severe is CVE-2021-30705?

CVE-2021-30705 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30705?

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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Source: NVD / NIST