A type confusion issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 12.5.5, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4, macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, Security Update 2021-006 Catalina. A malicious application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. Apple is aware of reports that an exploit for this issue exists in the wild.

The remote host is running a version of macOS / Mac OS X that is prior to Catalina Security Update 2021-006.
It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability :

  - A type confusion issue due to improper state handling allows a malicious application to execute arbitrary     code with kernel privileges. (CVE-2021-30869)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the operating system's self-reported version number.

The version of Apple iOS running on the mobile device is prior to 12.5.5. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

The version of Apple iOS running on the mobile device is prior to 14.4. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

ID	Name	Product	Family	Type	Severity
153709	macOS 10.15.x < Catalina Security Update 2021-006 (HT212825)	Nessus	MacOS X Local Security Checks	Local	high
153652	Apple iOS < 12.5.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (HT212824)	Nessus	Mobile Devices	Local	high
145548	Apple iOS < 14.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (HT212146)	Nessus	Mobile Devices	Local	critical

Detections

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CVE-2021-30869

high

Tenable Plugins

high

high

critical