How severe is CVE-2021-30983?

CVE-2021-30983 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2021-30983?

Affected package information for CVE-2021-30983 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2021-30983?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2021-30983 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2021-30983 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 3 known exploit references for CVE-2021-30983, including 3 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2021-30983?

CVE-2021-30983 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.5%, placing it in the 66th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

Is CVE-2021-30983 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2021-30983 (Apple iOS and iPadOS Buffer Overflow Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-06-27. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2022-07-18. The required action was: Apply updates per vendor instructions. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-30983?

CVE-2021-30983 is classified as CWE-120 (CWE-120). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2021-30983?

CVE-2021-30983 affects apple ipados; apple iphone os. Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-2021-30983 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2021-30983 was published on August 24, 2021 and was last updated on October 23, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2022-06-27 — agencies required to remediate by 2022-07-18

CVE-2021-30983

HIGH

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Published

Aug 24, 2021

Updated

Oct 23, 2025

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

3 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.5%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk66th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Affected Products

2 products · 2 configurations

ipadosapple

< 15.2

range

iphone osapple

< 15.2

range

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. Thi…

support.apple.comGoogle-sheetDec 2021

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. Thi…

blog.googleAPIMay 2022

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. Thi…

cisa.govCISAJun 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

A buffer overflow issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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