high
8.6
CWE
863
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-30975

First published: Tue Aug 24 2021(Updated: )

Script Editor. This issue was addressed by disabling execution of JavaScript when viewing a scripting dictionary.

Credit: Ryan Pickren (ryanpickren.com) Ryan Pickren (ryanpickren.com) cve@mitre.org Ryan Pickren (ryanpickren.com)

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Monterey<12.1
12.1
Apple macOS<11.6.2
11.6.2
macOS Catalina
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.15<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-security_update_2021-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2021-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-supplemental_update
Apple iOS and macOS>=11.0<11.6.2
Apple iOS and macOS>=12.0<12.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-30975?

    CVE-2021-30975 is a vulnerability in Script Editor on macOS Monterey and macOS Big Sur that allows JavaScript execution when viewing a scripting dictionary.

  • How does CVE-2021-30975 impact macOS Monterey and macOS Big Sur?

    CVE-2021-30975 impacts macOS Monterey and macOS Big Sur by allowing JavaScript execution when viewing a scripting dictionary in Script Editor.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-30975 on macOS Monterey?

    To fix CVE-2021-30975 on macOS Monterey, update to version 12.1 of macOS Monterey.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-30975 on macOS Big Sur?

    To fix CVE-2021-30975 on macOS Big Sur, update to version 11.6.2 of macOS Big Sur.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-30975 on macOS Catalina?

    No specific fix is available for CVE-2021-30975 on macOS Catalina at this time, but it is still recommended to keep your system and applications up to date to mitigate potential risks.

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