CVE-2021-30869NVD

Vulnerability Summary

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.

Severity Level

UNKNOWN

Published Date

Aug 24, 2021

Last Modified

Oct 21, 2025

Exploitation Status

ACTIVE

EPSS Score (30-Day)

Data Pending

Root Weakness (CWE)

N/A

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions

Apple iOS and iPadOS >= unspecified and < 14.4
Apple macOS >= unspecified and < 11.2
Apple macOS >= unspecified and < 12.5
Apple macOS >= unspecified and < 2021

Patched Versions

Apple iOS and iPadOS 14.4
Apple macOS 11.2
Apple macOS 12.5
Apple macOS 2021

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