Security restrictions bypass in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2021-1835
Published: April 28, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU52677
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1835
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists within the Accessibility feature. An attacker with physical access to device can access notes from the lock screen.
Affected software
iPadOS
Apple iOS
Apple iOS
How to mitigate CVE-2021-1835
Install updates from vendor's website.
iPadOS - update to 14.5 18E199
Apple iOS - update to 14.5 18E199
Apple iOS - update to 14.5 18E199