Security features bypass in Apple iOS and iPadOS - CVE-2021-30956
Published: February 13, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU72156
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-2021-30956
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a lock screen issue in FaceTime. An attacker with physical access to device can obtain private contact information.
Affected software
Apple iOS
iPadOS
iPadOS
How to mitigate CVE-2021-30956
Install updates from vendor's website.
Apple iOS - update to 15.2 19C56
iPadOS - update to 15.2 19C56
iPadOS - update to 15.2 19C56