Resource management error in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2021-30699

 

Resource management error in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2021-30699

Published: May 25, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU53510
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-2021-30699
CWE-ID: CWE-399
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper window management within the Notes application. An attacker with physical access to device can view restricted content from the lockscreen.


Affected software

iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2021-30699

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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