CVE-2021-30796
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.56%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30796 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.7, macOS Big Sur 11.5, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina, Security Update 2021-005 Mojave. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.7, macOS Big Sur 11.5, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina, Security Update 2021-005 Mojave. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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/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
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30796?
A logic issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.7, macOS Big Sur 11.5, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina, Security Update 2021-005 Mojave. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-30796?
CVE-2021-30796 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30796?
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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