First published: Tue Aug 24 2021(Updated: )
A use after free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
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Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iPadOS | <15.1 | |
Apple iPhone OS | <15.1 | |
Apple macOS | <12.0.1 | |
Apple tvOS | <15.1 | |
Apple watchOS | <8.1 | |
Apple iOS | <15.1 | 15.1 |
Apple iPadOS | <15.1 | 15.1 |
Apple watchOS | <8.1 | 8.1 |
Apple macOS Monterey | <12.0.1 | 12.0.1 |
Apple tvOS | <15.1 | 15.1 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2021-30886 is a vulnerability in the Kernel that involves a use after free issue and has been addressed with improved memory management.
Apple macOS Monterey 12.0.1, Apple iOS up to version 15.1, Apple iPadOS up to version 15.1, Apple watchOS up to version 8.1, and Apple tvOS up to version 15.1 are affected by CVE-2021-30886.
To fix CVE-2021-30886, ensure that you are using the following software versions or later: Apple macOS Monterey 12.0.1, Apple iOS 15.1, Apple iPadOS 15.1, Apple watchOS 8.1, and Apple tvOS 15.1.
The severity of CVE-2021-30886 is not mentioned.
More information about CVE-2021-30886 can be found on the Apple support page. Please refer to the following links: [link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212867), [link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212874), [link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212876).