Vulnerability identifier: #VU52698
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
iPadOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to system does not properly impose security restrictions, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Apple iOS: 14.4 18D52 - 14.4.2 18D70, 14.2 18B92 - 14.2.1 18B121, 14.0 18A373 - 14.0.1 18A393
iPadOS: 14.0 18A373 - 14.4.2 18D70
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212317
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.