CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-31013

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-31013?

    CVE-2021-31013 is a vulnerability in the FontParser component that allows an out-of-bounds read due to insufficient bounds checking.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-31013?

    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.

  • How can this vulnerability be exploited?

    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.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-31013?

    The severity of CVE-2021-31013 is not specified, but it is important to apply the necessary security updates to mitigate the risk.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-31013?

    To fix CVE-2021-31013, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected software as provided by Apple.

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