Buffer overflow in Apple iOS And Ipados

CVE-2021-30957

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, watchOS 8.3, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, tvOS 15.2. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.013 (67.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-30957?
CVE-2021-30957 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple iOS And Ipados, classified under Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-08-24.
How severe is CVE-2021-30957?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.