CVE-2021-30775

Name: CVE-2021-30775
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-08T14:15:10.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-30775 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.7, macOS Big Sur 11.5, watchOS 7.6, tvOS 14.7, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.7, macOS Big Sur 11.5, watchOS 7.6, tvOS 14.7, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 14.7
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.15, <= 10.15.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.15.7
Apple	Macos	< 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/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/HT212604Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212605Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-30775?

How severe is CVE-2021-30775?

CVE-2021-30775 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30775?

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-2021-30775?

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Source: NVD / NIST