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CVE-2021-30859: About the security content of iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8
A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, Security Update 2021-005 Catalina. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
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This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15, watchOS 8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A malicious application may be able to modify protected parts of the file system.
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, tvOS 15, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, watchOS 8. Processing a maliciously crafted dfont file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
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This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in watchOS 8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, tvOS 15, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, iTunes 12.12 for Windows. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, iTunes 12.12 for Windows, tvOS 15, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, watchOS 8. Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution.
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, tvOS 15, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, watchOS 8. Processing a maliciously crafted dfont file may lead to arbitrary code execution.
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
This issue was addressed with improved environment sanitization. This issue is fixed in tvOS 14.6, iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6, Security Update 2021-004 Catalina, Security Update 2021-005 Mojave, macOS Big Sur 11.4, watchOS 7.5. A malicious application may be able to break out of its sandbox.
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.
An input validation issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, Security Update 2021-007 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. Unpacking a maliciously crafted archive may lead to arbitrary code execution.
A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS Big Sur 11.6. An application may be able to access restricted files.
A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in tvOS 15, watchOS 8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. A sandboxed process may be able to circumvent sandbox restrictions.
An out-of-bounds write was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, Security Update 2021-007 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. Processing a maliciously crafted PDF may lead to arbitrary code execution.
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, Security Update 2021-007 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
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A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.0.2 and iPadOS 15.0.2, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited..
A race condition was addressed with improved locking. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, tvOS 15, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS Big Sur 11.6. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, tvOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, Security Update 2021-007 Catalina. Processing a maliciously crafted file may disclose user information.
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, macOS Monterey 12.0.1, tvOS 15.1, Security Update 2021-007 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. Processing a maliciously crafted file may disclose user information.
An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved bounds checking. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, Security Update 2021-007 Catalina, iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. Processing a maliciously crafted USD file may disclose memory contents.
The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.0.1, Security Update 2021-007 Catalina, macOS Big Sur 11.6.1. A malicious application may gain access to a user's Keychain items.