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OS X update for Audio (CVE-2021-30960)

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OS X update for Audio (CVE-2021-30960)

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
Published
08/24/2021
Created
02/19/2022
Added
02/18/2022
Modified
05/30/2024

Description

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1, watchOS 8.3, iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2, tvOS 15.2. Parsing a maliciously crafted audio file may lead to disclosure of user information.

Solution(s)

  • apple-osx-upgrade-11_6_3
  • apple-osx-upgrade-12_1

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