CVE-2021-30916 Memory corruption in iOS and iPadOS
A malicious application can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges due to a memory corruption issue in Apple operating systems.
- 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-2021-30916?
CVE-2021-30916 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Ipad Os, 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 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, Security Update 2021-007 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30916?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Apple Ipad Os, Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30916?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-30916 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-2021-30916 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30916 in the wild and no public exploit code.