CVE-2021-30765 Memory corruption in Security Update - Catalina
An out-of-bounds write allows arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges, requiring a security update for macOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-30765?
CVE-2021-30765 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 8 Sep 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.5, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina, Security Update 2021-005 Mojave. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30765?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30765?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-30765 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2021-30765 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30765 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j748-pf6h-h5f8.