CVE-2021-30993 Memory corruption in iOS and iPadOS
An attacker in a privileged network position can execute arbitrary code due to a buffer overflow in Apple operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-30993?
CVE-2021-30993 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Ipados, published on 24 Aug 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, watchOS 8.3, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, tvOS 15.2. An attacker in a privileged network position may be able to execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-30993?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Apple Ipados, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Macos, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30993?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-30993 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-2021-30993 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-30993 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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