CVE-2021-30883 Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via memory corruption, requiring immediate patching for Apple devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 23 May 2022
- 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-2021-30883?
CVE-2021-30883 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Ipados, 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
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.0.2 and iPadOS 15.0.2, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30883?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30883?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-30883 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 13 Jun 2022.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2021-30883 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2021-30883 in the wild since at least 23 May 2022.
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