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Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-30914 is an Apple iOS and iPadOS kernel-impact memory corruption flaw. Apple says an application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. The issue was fixed in iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for managed mobile fleets because the stated outcome is kernel-level code execution. Urgency is high for outdated or poorly inventoried iOS/iPadOS devices, but the source bundle does not show known active exploitation.
Technical view
The source describes a memory corruption issue addressed through improved input validation. A local application context is implicated, with possible arbitrary code execution at kernel privilege. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, vulnerable version ranges, component details, or exploit mechanics.
Likely exposure
Organizations with iPhones or iPads not updated to iOS 15.1 or iPadOS 15.1 may be exposed. The source bundle does not specify exact affected versions, so treat unknown or unmanaged device versions as requiring validation.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not state active exploitation, public exploit availability, or inclusion in CISA KEV. KEV is false in the supplied bundle. Impact is serious because successful exploitation could grant kernel privileges.
Researcher notes
Public details are sparse. The useful facts are the memory corruption class, improved input validation fix, Apple platform scope, fixed release, and kernel privilege impact. Avoid assuming a specific subsystem, trigger path, or vulnerable version range beyond the source evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Update affected iPhones to iOS 15.1 where applicable.
- Update affected iPads to iPadOS 15.1 where applicable.
- Identify devices with unknown or unmanaged OS versions.
- Check Apple guidance for devices unable to install the fixed release.
Validation and detection
- Confirm iPhone and iPad OS versions through MDM or asset inventory.
- Flag devices below, unknown, or not reporting iOS/iPadOS 15.1 status.
- Review Apple security update records for CVE-2021-30914 coverage.
- Track exceptions for devices that cannot receive the fixed release.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212867CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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