Apple Multiple Products Integer Overflow Vulnerability (CVE-2021-30860)
Severity: high · Patch status: patched · Since 2021-11-03 · CVE-2021-30860
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. CISA added CVE-2021-30860 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Nov 3, 2021, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Nov 17, 2021 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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