CVE-2021-30883: Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption Vulnerability
First published: Tue Aug 24 2021(Updated: )
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.0.2 and iPadOS 15.0.2, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..
Credit: an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher cve@mitre.org product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Monterey | <12.0.1 | 12.0.1 |
| Apple macOS Big Sur | <11.6.1 | 11.6.1 |
| Apple watchOS | <8.1 | 8.1 |
| Apple tvOS | <15.1 | 15.1 |
| Apple iOS | <14.8.1 | 14.8.1 |
| Apple iPadOS | <14.8.1 | 14.8.1 |
| Apple iOS | <15.0.2 | 15.0.2 |
| Apple iPadOS | <15.0.2 | 15.0.2 |
| Apple Ipad Os | <14.8.1 | |
| Apple iPadOS | =15.0 | |
| Apple iPadOS | =15.0.1 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | <14.8.1 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | =15.0 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | =15.0.1 | |
| Apple macOS | >=11.0<11.6.1 | |
| Apple macOS | =12.0 | |
| Apple tvOS | <15.1 | |
| Apple watchOS | <8.1 | |
| Apple iPadOS | >=15.0<15.0.2 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | >=15.0<15.0.2 | |
| Apple Multiple Products | ||
| <14.8.1 | ||
| >=15.0<15.0.2 | ||
| <14.8.1 | ||
| >=15.0<15.0.2 | ||
| >=11.0<11.6.1 | ||
| =12.0 | ||
| <15.1 | ||
| <8.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212869 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212872 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212874 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212876 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212868 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212846 (Advisory)
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-30883
Parent vulnerabilities
(Appears in the following advisories)
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2021-30873
- CVE-2021-30876
- CVE-2021-30879
- CVE-2021-30877
- CVE-2021-30880
- CVE-2021-30994
- CVE-2021-30907
- CVE-2021-30899
- CVE-2021-30931
- CVE-2021-30866
- CVE-2021-30917
- CVE-2021-30903
- CVE-2021-30905
- CVE-2021-30919
- CVE-2020-9846
- CVE-2021-30881
- CVE-2021-30923
- CVE-2021-30831
- CVE-2021-30840
- CVE-2021-30852
- CVE-2021-30895
- CVE-2021-30896
- CVE-2021-30933
- CVE-2021-30906
- CVE-2021-30867
- CVE-2021-30814
- CVE-2021-30922
- CVE-2021-30824
- CVE-2021-30901
- CVE-2021-30821
- CVE-2021-30883
- CVE-2021-30924
- CVE-2021-30886
- CVE-2021-30909
- CVE-2021-30916
- CVE-2021-30864
- CVE-2021-30813
- CVE-2021-31011
- CVE-2021-30904
- CVE-2021-30910
- CVE-2021-30911
- CVE-2021-30874
- CVE-2021-30808
- CVE-2021-30920
- CVE-2021-31004
- CVE-2021-31002
- CVE-2021-30868
- CVE-2021-30912
- CVE-2021-30913
- CVE-2021-30915
- CVE-2021-31005
- CVE-2021-31008
- CVE-2021-30897
- CVE-2021-30884
- CVE-2021-30818
- CVE-2021-30836
- CVE-2021-30846
- CVE-2021-30849
- CVE-2021-30848
- CVE-2021-30851
- CVE-2021-30809
- CVE-2021-30823
- CVE-2021-30887
- CVE-2021-30888
- CVE-2021-30889
- CVE-2021-30861
- CVE-2021-30890
- CVE-2021-30930
- CVE-2021-30908
- CVE-2021-30833
- CVE-2021-30892
- CVE-2021-30926
- CVE-2021-30900
- CVE-2021-30844
- CVE-2021-31007
- CVE-2021-30894
- CVE-2021-30918
- CVE-2021-30902
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30883?
CVE-2021-30883 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Apple iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS that could allow for remote code execution.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2021-30883?
The affected Apple products include macOS Big Sur, iOS, iPadOS, macOS Monterey, Apple watchOS, and Apple tvOS.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-30883?
The severity of CVE-2021-30883 is not specified in the provided information.
How can I fix CVE-2021-30883?
To fix CVE-2021-30883, update your Apple devices to the specified versions: macOS Big Sur 11.6.1, iOS 15.0.2, iPadOS 15.0.2, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 14.8.1, iPadOS 14.8.1, watchOS 8.1, and tvOS 15.1.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30883?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-30883 on the Apple Support website.
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