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CVE-2021-30829

First published: Mon Sep 13 2021(Updated: )

A URI parsing issue was addressed with improved parsing. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6. A local user may be able to execute arbitrary files.

Credit: Nathan Nye WhiteBeam Security Inc product-security@apple.com an anonymous researcher

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<11.6
11.6
macOS Catalina
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>=11.0<11.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-30829?

    CVE-2021-30829 is a vulnerability in CUPS that involves a URI parsing issue.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-30829?

    The severity level of CVE-2021-30829 has not been provided.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2021-30829?

    CVE-2021-30829 affects macOS Big Sur (version up to 11.6) and Apple Catalina.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-30829?

    To fix CVE-2021-30829, ensure that you have installed the latest updates provided by Apple.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30829?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-30829 on the Apple support page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212804

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