Improper access control in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2021-30674

 

Improper access control in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2021-30674

Published: May 25, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU53508
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30674
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Kernel subsystem. A local application can bypass implemented security restrictions and disclose restricted memory.


Affected software

iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2021-30674

Install updates from vendor's website.

iPadOS - update to 14.6 18F72
Apple iOS - update to 14.6 18F72

External References

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