CVE-2021-30759
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.47%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30759 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A stack overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.7, macOS Big Sur 11.5, watchOS 7.6, tvOS 14.7, Security Update 2021-005 Mojave, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A stack overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.7, macOS Big Sur 11.5, watchOS 7.6, tvOS 14.7, Security Update 2021-005 Mojave, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina. Processing a maliciously crafted font file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.7 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.14.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.15.7 |
| Apple | Macos | >= 11.0, < 11.5 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 14.7 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 7.6 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212600Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212601Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212602Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212603Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212604Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212605Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212600Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212601Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212602Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212603Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212604Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212605Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30759?
A stack overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.7, macOS Big Sur 11.5, watchOS 7.6, tvOS 14.7, Security Update 2021-005 Mojave, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina. Processing a maliciously crafted font file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2021-30759?
CVE-2021-30759 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30759?
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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