CVE-2021-30996
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.80%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30996 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipados | < 15.2 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 15.2 |
| Apple | Macos | < 12.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30996?
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-30996?
CVE-2021-30996 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30996?
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-2021-30996?
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