Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU52679

Security restriction bypass in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2021-1836

Published: April 28, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU52679

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1836

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass intended security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists within Assets component. A local user is able to create or modify privileged files.

iPadOS
Apple iOS
tvOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

iPadOS - update to 14.5 18E199
Apple iOS - update to 14.5 18E199
tvOS - update to 14.5 18L204