Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2021-30736

 

Buffer overflow in macOS - CVE-2021-30736

Published: May 24, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU53469
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30736
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in OS kernel subsystem. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Affected software

macOS
watchOS
iPadOS
tvOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2021-30736

Install updates from vendor's website.

macOS - update to 11.4 20F71
watchOS - update to 7.5 18T567
iPadOS - update to 14.6 18F72
tvOS - update to 14.6 18L569
Apple iOS - update to 14.6 18F72

External References

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