CVE-2021-30869

Published Aug 24, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 4.2% KEV · Listed
Description
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.

Analysis

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-17786 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.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics kev

{'dateAdded': '2021-11-03'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'active', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-843

    Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Oct 21, 2025, 11:25 PM
Reserved
Apr 13, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Aug 24, 2021, 7:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:51 AM