CVE-2021-30905 Information disclosure in iOS and iPadOS
An out-of-bounds read in Apple operating systems allows attackers to disclose user information by processing a maliciously crafted file.
- 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-2021-30905?
CVE-2021-30905 is a medium-severity 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
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, Security Update 2021-007 Catalina. Processing a maliciously crafted file may disclose user information.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30905?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30905?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-30905 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-30905 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30905 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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