CVE-2021-30955: Race Condition
First published: Tue Aug 24 2021(Updated: )
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, watchOS 8.3, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, tvOS 15.2. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Credit: Zweig Kunlun LabZweig Kunlun LabZweig Kunlun LabZweig Kunlun Lab cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPadOS | <15.2 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | <15.2 | |
| Apple macOS | <12.1 | |
| Apple tvOS | <15.2 | |
| Apple watchOS | <8.3 | |
| Apple watchOS | <8.3 | 8.3 |
| Apple tvOS | <15.2 | 15.2 |
| Apple iOS | <15.2 | 15.2 |
| Apple iPadOS | <15.2 | 15.2 |
| Apple macOS Monterey | <12.1 | 12.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212975 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212976 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212978 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212980 (Advisory)
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2021-30987
- CVE-2021-30950
- CVE-2021-30960
- CVE-2021-30986
- CVE-2021-30966
- CVE-2021-30926
- CVE-2021-30942
- CVE-2021-30957
- CVE-2021-30958
- CVE-2021-30935
- CVE-2021-30945
- CVE-2021-31007
- CVE-2021-31013
- CVE-2021-31000
- CVE-2021-30977
- CVE-2021-30939
- CVE-2021-30981
- CVE-2021-30996
- CVE-2021-30982
- CVE-2021-30937
- CVE-2021-30927
- CVE-2021-30980
- CVE-2021-30949
- CVE-2021-30993
- CVE-2021-30955
- CVE-2021-30976
- CVE-2021-30990
- CVE-2021-30943
- CVE-2021-31009
- CVE-2021-30971
- CVE-2021-30973
- CVE-2021-30929
- CVE-2021-30979
- CVE-2021-30940
- CVE-2021-30941
- CVE-2021-30995
- CVE-2021-30968
- CVE-2021-30946
- CVE-2021-30947
- CVE-2021-30975
- CVE-2021-30944
- CVE-2021-30972
- CVE-2021-30767
- CVE-2021-30964
- CVE-2021-30970
- CVE-2021-30965
- CVE-2021-30934
- CVE-2021-30936
- CVE-2021-30951
- CVE-2021-30952
- CVE-2021-30984
- CVE-2021-30953
- CVE-2021-30954
- CVE-2021-30938
- CVE-2021-30916
- CVE-2021-30962
- CVE-2021-30956
- CVE-2021-30992
- CVE-2021-30983
- CVE-2021-30985
- CVE-2021-30991
- CVE-2021-30998
- CVE-2021-30997
- CVE-2021-30967
- CVE-2021-30988
- CVE-2021-30932
- CVE-2021-30948
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30955?
CVE-2021-30955 is a vulnerability in the Kernel that was addressed with improved state handling.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-30955?
CVE-2021-30955 affects Apple macOS Monterey 12.1, Apple iOS up to version 15.2, Apple iPadOS up to version 15.2, Apple watchOS up to version 8.3, and Apple tvOS up to version 15.2.
How severe is CVE-2021-30955?
The severity of CVE-2021-30955 is not specified in the provided information.
How can I fix CVE-2021-30955?
To fix CVE-2021-30955, it is recommended to update to the specified remedy versions for the affected software.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30955?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-30955 on the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].
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