Skip to main content

Out-of-bounds Read

CVE-2021-30836

Severity Medium
Score 5.5/10

Summary

An out-of-bounds read was addressed with improved input validation. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8, tvOS 15, watchOS 8, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Processing a maliciously crafted audio file may disclose restricted memory.

  • LOW
  • LOCAL
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • NONE

CWE-125 - Out-of-Bounds Read

Out-of-bounds read is a vulnerability that allows access to memory beyond the authorized accessible location. Such a vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the trusted environment in the application and enables an attacker to launch further attacks by leveraging the exposed information.

References

Advisory Timeline

  • Published