CVE-2021-30880 Information disclosure in macOS
An out-of-bounds read in macOS allows attackers to disclose process memory or cause application termination via a maliciously crafted AppleScript binary.
- 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-2021-30880?
CVE-2021-30880 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 24 Aug 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 read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, Security Update 2021-007 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. Processing a maliciously crafted AppleScript binary may result in unexpected application termination or disclosure of process memory.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30880?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30880?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-30880 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-30880 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30880 in the wild and no public exploit code.