Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2021-30932
Published: December 14, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU58904
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-2021-30932
CWE-ID: CWE-264
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 incorrect permissions logic in the Notes application. An attacker with physical access to device can access contacts from the lock screen.
Affected software
Apple iOS
iPadOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2021-30932
Install updates from vendor's website.
Apple iOS - addressed in versions 15.2 19C56, 15.2 19C57
iPadOS - update to 15.2 19C56
iPadOS - update to 15.2 19C56