CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-30985

First published: Tue Aug 24 2021(Updated: )

An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Credit: Tielei Wang Pangu Lab cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iPadOS<15.2
Apple iPhone OS<15.2
Apple iOS<15.2
15.2
Apple iPadOS<15.2
15.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-30985?

    CVE-2021-30985 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in IOMobileFrameBuffer that has been patched with improved bounds checking.

  • How does the out-of-bounds write vulnerability in IOMobileFrameBuffer affect Apple iOS and iPadOS?

    The out-of-bounds write vulnerability in IOMobileFrameBuffer affects Apple iOS and iPadOS versions up to and including 15.2.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-30985?

    The severity of CVE-2021-30985 is not specified.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-30985?

    To fix CVE-2021-30985, it is recommended to update your Apple iOS and iPadOS devices to version 15.2 or later, as the vulnerability has been patched in this version.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-30985?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-30985 in the [Apple Security Update](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212976) page.

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