CVE-2021-30942 json
Description: A memory corruption issue in the processing of ICC profiles was addressed with improved input validation.
published 2021-08-24 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-17859
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.5%
- EPSS 1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 74%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Description: A memory corruption issue in the processing of ICC profiles was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.2, tvOS 15.2, macOS Monterey 12.1, Security Update 2021-008 Catalina, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Patch / fix
- Apple watchOS 8.3
- Apple iOS and iPadOS 15.2
- Apple macOS 11.6, 12.1, 15.2, 2021
Exploit prediction
1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- Apple watchOS
- Apple iOS and iPadOS
- Apple macOS
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-30942
- NVD CVE-2021-30942
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