CVE-2021-30869—Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Type Confusion Vulnerability

PUBLISHEDvulnerability record
2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2021-30869
Project:
Apple
Product:
iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2021-11-17
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Type Confusion Vulnerability

Description

Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS contain a type confusion vulnerability in the XNU which may allow a malicious application to execute code with kernel privileges.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-30869

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