CWE
843
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-30859

First published: Tue Aug 24 2021(Updated: )

Kernel. A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling.

Credit: Apple Apple Apple cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS<11.6
11.6
macOS Catalina
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<14.8
iOS<14.8
Apple iOS and macOS<10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020-001
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-security_update_2021-004
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-supplemental_update
Apple iOS and macOS>=11.0<11.6
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<14.8
14.8
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<14.8
14.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

    The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2021-30859.

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software includes macOS Big Sur 11.6, iOS up to version 14.8, and iPadOS up to version 14.8.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-30859?

    The severity of CVE-2021-30859 is not specified in the provided information.

  • How was the type confusion issue addressed?

    The type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling.

  • Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

    You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Apple support website: [Link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212804), [Link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212807), [Link](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212805).

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