CVE-2021-30837

HIGHNVD 7.87.8—

7.8

A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

CVSS v3: 7.8
EG Score: 7.8(medium)
EPSS: 60.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 19, 2021

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (12)

product-security@applehttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Oct/61
product-security@applehttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Oct/62
product-security@applehttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Oct/63
product-security@applehttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212814
product-security@applehttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212815
product-security@applehttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212819
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Oct/61
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Oct/62
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Oct/63
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212814
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212815
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212819

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2021-30837?

CVE-2021-30837 is a high vulnerability published on October 19, 2021. A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

When was CVE-2021-30837 disclosed?

CVE-2021-30837 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 19, 2021, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2021-30837 actively exploited?

CVE-2021-30837 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 60.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-30837?

CVE-2021-30837 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2021-30837?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2021-30837, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2021-30837

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