CVE-2021-30788

Name: CVE-2021-30788
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-08T14:15:11.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-30788 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. This issue was addressed with improved checks. 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 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This issue was addressed with improved checks. 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 tiff file may lead to a denial-of-service or potentially disclose memory contents.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 14.7
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	< 11.5
Apple	Tvos	< 14.7
Apple	Watchos	< 7.6

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212600Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212601Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212602Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212603Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212604Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212605Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212600Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212601Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212602Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212603Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212604Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212605Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-30788?

How severe is CVE-2021-30788?

CVE-2021-30788 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30788?

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-2021-30788?

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Source: NVD / NIST