Improper Authentication in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2021-30863

 

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
Software vendor:
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.

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