CVE-2021-30740
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.43%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30740 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, tvOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, tvOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.6 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0.1, < 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/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/HT212532Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212533Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30740?
A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, tvOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-30740?
CVE-2021-30740 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30740?
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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