Apple · Watchos · CVE-2021-30743
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
macOS versions prior to 11.3
iOS versions prior to 14.5
iPadOS versions prior to 14.5
watchOS versions prior to 7.4
tvOS versions prior to 14.5
**Description**
The issue is related to an out-of-bounds write in the ImageIO component, which can be exploited by processing a maliciously crafted image, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution and unauthorized access to protected information.
**Recommendations**
For macOS versions prior to 11.3, update to macOS Big Sur 11.3 or later.
For iOS versions prior to 14.5, update to iOS 14.5 or later.
For iPadOS versions prior to 14.5, update to iPadOS 14.5 or later.
For watchOS versions prior to 7.4, update to watchOS 7.4 or later.
For tvOS versions prior to 14.5, update to tvOS 14.5 or later.
As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the processing of untrusted images until a patch is applied.