Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU52684

Insecure Inherited Permissions in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2021-1822

Published: April 28, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU52684

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1822

CWE-ID: CWE-277

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists within the MobileInstallation component. A local user can modify protected parts of the file system and escalate privileges.

iPadOS
Apple iOS
watchOS
tvOS

Install updates from vendor's website.

iPadOS - update to 14.5 18E199
Apple iOS - update to 14.5 18E199
watchOS - update to 7.4 18T195
tvOS - update to 14.5 18L204