CVE-2021-30957

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, watchOS 8.3, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, tvOS 15.2. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

CVSS v3.0 7.8 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 6.8 MEDIUM

7.8^/10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

6.8^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability : 8.6 / Impact : 6.4

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity MEDIUM

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

References

Link	Resource
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212975	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212978	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212976	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212980	Release Notes Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212979	Release Notes Vendor Advisory

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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos::::::::
	cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos::::::::

Information

Published : 2021-08-24 12:15

Updated : 2022-09-02 20:58

NVD link : CVE-2021-30957

Mitre link : CVE-2021-30957

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-120

Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')

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Products Affected

apple

tvos
macos
watchos
iphone_os
ipados

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