Information disclosure in Apple iOS and iPadOS



Published: 2021-10-27
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-30918
CWE-ID CWE-371
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

iPadOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Apple Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) State Issues

EUVDB-ID: #VU57746

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30918

CWE-ID: CWE-371 - State Issues

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in the Status Bar component. A local attacker can view restricted content from the lockscreen.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 15.0 19A346

iPadOS: 15.0 19A346

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212866


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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