First published: Tue Aug 24 2021(Updated: )
FontParser. An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking.
Credit: Daniel Lim Wee Soong STAR LabsDaniel Lim Wee Soong STAR LabsDaniel Lim Wee Soong STAR LabsDaniel Lim Wee Soong STAR LabsDaniel Lim Wee Soong STAR Labs cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple macOS Monterey | <12.1 | 12.1 |
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 iPadOS | <15.2 | |
Apple iPhone OS | <15.2 | |
Apple macOS | >=11.0<11.6.2 | |
Apple macOS | >=12.0.0<12.1 | |
Apple macOS | <11.6.2 | 11.6.2 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2021-31013 is a vulnerability in the FontParser component that allows an out-of-bounds read due to insufficient bounds checking.
CVE-2021-31013 affects macOS Monterey 12.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6.2, watchOS 8.3, iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, and tvOS 15.2.
By exploiting CVE-2021-31013, an attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds read in the FontParser component, potentially leading to information disclosure or a crash.
The severity of CVE-2021-31013 is not specified, but it is important to apply the necessary security updates to mitigate the risk.
To fix CVE-2021-31013, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected software as provided by Apple.