CVE-2021-30869

Summary

A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.5.5, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4, macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, Security Update 2021-006 Catalina. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of reports that an exploit for this issue exists in the wild.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
AppleiOS and iPadOSunspecified < 14.4affected
ApplemacOSunspecified < 11.2affected
ApplemacOSunspecified < 12.5affected
ApplemacOSunspecified < 2021affected

Weaknesses

  • A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of reports that an exploit for this issue exists in the wild.

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: active
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

Additional References

References