Resource management error in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2021-1854

 

Resource management error in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2021-1854

Published: April 28, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU52702
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1854
CWE-ID: CWE-399
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to the way incoming calls are handled. A legacy cellular network can automatically answer an incoming call when an ongoing call ends or drops.


Affected software

iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2021-1854

Install updates from vendor's website.

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

External References

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