CVE-2021-30836
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.03%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30836 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, tvOS 15, watchOS 8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, tvOS 15, watchOS 8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may disclose restricted memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | < 15.0.0 |
| Apple | Ipados | < 14.8 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 14.8 |
| Apple | Macos | < 12.0.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 15.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 8.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/20/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212807Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212814Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212815Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212819Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212816Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212869Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/20/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212807Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212814Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212815Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212819Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212816Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212869Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30836?
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, tvOS 15, watchOS 8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may disclose restricted memory.
How severe is CVE-2021-30836?
CVE-2021-30836 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30836?
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-2021-30836?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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