[ CVE-2021-30860 · Published 24 Aug 2021 ]
Apple Multiple Products Integer Overflow Vulnerability
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2021-11-03
- EPSS: 76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 100% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official description
An integer overflow was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, macOS Big Sur 11.6, watchOS 7.6.2. Processing a maliciously crafted PDF may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
CISA: Apple iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS CoreGraphics contain an integer overflow vulnerability which may allow code execution when processing a maliciously crafted PDF. The vulnerability is also known under the moniker of FORCEDENTRY.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 17 Nov 2021): Apply updates per vendor instructions.
No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.
[ References ]References
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Sep/25Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Sep/26Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Sep/27Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Sep/28Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Sep/38Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Sep/39Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Sep/40Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Sep/50Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/02/11Mailing List
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-21Third Party Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT212804Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT212805Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT212806Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/en-us/HT212807Vendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT212824Vendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource