Improper Authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2021-30863
Published: September 20, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU56718
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30863
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Apple iOS
iPadOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass Face ID authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in the Face ID authentication process. An attacker can construct a 3D model to look like the enrolled user and bypass Face ID authentication process
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.