Improper Authorization in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2021-30815

 

Improper Authorization in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2021-30815

Published: September 20, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU56728
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-2021-30815
CWE-ID: CWE-285
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 implementation of the lock screen in Siri. A local attacker can view contacts from the lock screen.


Affected software

iPadOS
Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2021-30815

Install updates from vendor's website.

iPadOS - update to 15.0 19A346
Apple iOS - update to 15.0 19A346

External References

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