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CVE-2021-30756

First published: Mon May 24 2021(Updated: )

A local attacker may be able to view Now Playing information from the lock screen. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.4, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6. A privacy issue in Now Playing was addressed with improved permissions.

Credit: Ricky D'Amelio Jatayu Holznagel @jholznagel Ricky D'Amelio Jatayu Holznagel @jholznagel product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.4
11.4
Apple iOS<14.6
14.6
Apple iPadOS<14.6
14.6
Apple iPadOS<14.6
Apple iPhone OS<14.6
Apple macOS>=11.0<11.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-30756?

    CVE-2021-30756 is a vulnerability that allows a local attacker to view Now Playing information from the lock screen.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2021-30756?

    CVE-2021-30756 affects macOS Big Sur (version up to 11.4), iOS (version up to 14.6), and iPadOS (version up to 14.6).

  • How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2021-30756?

    A local attacker can exploit CVE-2021-30756 to view Now Playing information from the lock screen on the affected devices.

  • How severe is CVE-2021-30756?

    CVE-2021-30756 is a local vulnerability, which means an attacker needs physical or remote access to the affected device, making it less severe compared to remote exploits.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-30756?

    To fix CVE-2021-30756, make sure to update your macOS Big Sur, iOS, and iPadOS to the latest versions available from Apple.

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