Multiple vulnerabilities in Apple iOS 14 and iPadOS 14



Published: 2021-10-27 | Updated: 2023-03-30
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 11
CVE-ID CVE-2021-30907
CVE-2021-30917
CVE-2021-30903
CVE-2021-30919
CVE-2021-30900
CVE-2021-30883
CVE-2021-30909
CVE-2021-30916
CVE-2021-30918
CVE-2021-30902
CVE-2021-30888
CWE-ID CWE-190
CWE-119
CWE-20
CWE-787
CWE-371
CWE-416
CWE-200
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #5 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerability #6 is being exploited in the wild.
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Vendor Apple Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 11 vulnerabilities.

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU57710

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30907

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the Audio component. A malicious application can trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212868


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU57712

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30917

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing ICC profiles in ColorSync subsystem. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted image, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212868


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

3) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU57732

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30903

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Continuity Camera component. A local user can pass specially crafted input to the application and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212868


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

4) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU57713

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30919

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the CoreGraphics subsystem when processing PDF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212868


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

5) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU57747

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30900

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a malicious application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in GPU Drivers. A malicious application can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212868
http://blog.google/threat-analysis-group/spyware-vendors-use-0-days-and-n-days-against-popular-platforms/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.

6) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU57217

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30883

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a malicious application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the IOMobileFrameBuffer subsystem. A malicious application can trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on with kernel privileges.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.



Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212868


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.

7) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU57719

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30909

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the macOS kernel subsystem. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212868


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

8) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU57720

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30916

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the macOS kernel subsystem. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212868


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

9) 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 update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212868


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.

10) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU57751

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30902

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in the Voice Control subsystem. A local attacker with physical access to device can trigger a use-after-free error and compromise the affected device.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212868


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.

11) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU57741

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30888

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in WebKit. A malicious website using Content Security Policy reports may be able to leak information via redirect behavior.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

Apple iOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.8 18H17

External links

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212868


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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