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CVE-2021-30785: Apple macOS ImageIO PICT File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Mon Jul 19 2021(Updated: )

A buffer overflow was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.7, macOS Big Sur 11.5, watchOS 7.6, tvOS 14.7, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<11.5
11.5
tvOS<14.7
14.7
macOS Catalina
Apple iOS and macOS
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<7.6
7.6
Apple iCloud<12.5
12.5
Apple iTunes<12.11.4
12.11.4
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<14.7
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.15<=10.15.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-supplemental_update
Apple iOS and macOS<11.5
tvOS<14.7
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<7.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-30785?

    CVE-2021-30785 is a vulnerability in ImageIO that allows a buffer overflow due to insufficient bounds checking.

  • What software products are affected by CVE-2021-30785?

    CVE-2021-30785 affects Apple watchOS up to version 7.6, Apple tvOS up to version 14.7, Apple iTunes for Windows up to version 12.11.4, Apple Catalina, Apple macOS Big Sur up to version 11.5, and Apple iCloud for Windows up to version 12.5.

  • How severe is CVE-2021-30785?

    The severity of CVE-2021-30785 is not specified in the provided information.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-30785?

    To fix CVE-2021-30785, you should update your affected software to the latest version provided by Apple.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30785?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-30785 on the Apple support website.

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