CVE-2021-1770 json
A buffer overflow may result in arbitrary code execution.
published 2021-09-08 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-7234
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.8%
- EPSS 2.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 86%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A buffer overflow may result in arbitrary code execution. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5. A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.
Patch / fix
- Apple iOS and iPadOS 14.5
- Apple tvOS 14.5
- Apple watchOS 7.4
- Apple macOS 11.3
Exploit prediction
2.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- Apple iOS and iPadOS
- Apple tvOS
- Apple watchOS
- Apple macOS
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT212317
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT212323
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT212324
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/en-us/HT212325
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-1770
- NVD CVE-2021-1770
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