Improper Authorization in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2021-30810

 

Improper Authorization in iPadOS and Apple iOS - CVE-2021-30810

Published: September 20, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU56734
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30810
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization process.

The vulnerability exists within the Wi-Fi subsystem. A remote attacker with physical proximity to device can force a user onto a malicious Wi-Fi network during device setup.


Affected software

iPadOS
Apple iOS
watchOS
tvOS

How to mitigate CVE-2021-30810

Install updates from vendor's website.

iPadOS - update to 15.0 19A346
Apple iOS - update to 15.0 19A346
watchOS - update to 8.0 19R346
tvOS - update to 15.0 19J346

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